Reversible optic neuropathy due to metronidazole.
Metronidazole is a little known cause of drug-induced optic neuropathy. We report a patient who developed progressive visual loss after an 8-month course of Metronidazole. Electrophysiology confirmed a bilateral optic neuropathy. Her vision improved dramatically with cessation of the drug.
McGrath
Nicole M
NM
Kent-Smith
Brian
B
Sharp
Dianne M
DM
D000368:Aged; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004594:Electrophysiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009901:Optic Nerve Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000503:physiopathology; D014786:Vision Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000503:physiopathology; D014792:Visual Acuity
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D008795:Metronidazole