Gatifloxacin-induced severe hypoglycemia in a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
A case of Gatifloxacin-induced severe and recurrent hypoglycemia in 62-year-old type 2 diabetic patient is presented. Possible mechanisms responsible for hypoglycemia are discussed and the literature on the subject is reviewed.
Talwalkar
P G
PG
S.L. Raheja Hospital, Mumbai.
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000187:drug effects*; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; D024841:Fluoroquinolones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000077734:Gatifloxacin; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012307:Risk Factors
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D001786:Blood Glucose; D024841:Fluoroquinolones; D000077734:Gatifloxacin