Intracranial hypertension and levofloxacin: a case report.
This is a case report of a 15-year-old boy who developed benign intracranial hypertension after 3 weeks of levofloxacin intake. The headache, diplopia, and papilledema resolved within a week after levofloxacin was withdrawn. Physicians must be aware that quinolone antibiotics can potentially cause intracranial hypertension.
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David V
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Northeast Regional Specialty Group, Kirksville, MO, USA.
D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004172:Diplopia / Q000209:etiology; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D019586:Intracranial Hypertension / Q000139:chemically induced*; D064704:Levofloxacin; D008297:Male; D015242:Ofloxacin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009917:Orbital Fractures / Q000188:drug therapy
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D064704:Levofloxacin; D015242:Ofloxacin