Fluoroquinolone (FQ) case studies are a research method that involves an up-close, in-depth and detailed investigation of FQ Toxicity in its related contextual position. These case studies help bring the understanding of this FQ Toxicity/FQAD for both patients and doctors.
Case Studies
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Acute Psychosis Following the Use of Topical Ciprofloxacin (Eye Drops) 2002 Acute Psychosis Following the Use of Topical Ciprofloxacin (Eye Drops) 2002 External Link to JAMA Ophthalmology- Full Article An otherwise fit and healthy 27-year-old woman experienced acute psychosis following the use of topical Ciprofloxacin. Clinicopathologic Reports, Case Reports, and Small Case Series May 2002 Tags: Cipro, Ciprofloxacin, Eye |
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Ciprofloxacin-Induced Bradycardia Recognized by a Smartwatch Ciprofloxacin-Induced Bradycardia Recognized by a Smartwatch External link to Pubmed - Full Text A-32-year-old taking prescribed ciprofloxacin and metronidazole following an ERCP procedure. She described new onset dizziness upon minimal exertion and had a sustained heart rate of less than 40 beats per minute (bpm), prompting her to present to the Emergency Department at an outside hospital. On telemetry, her heart rate (HR) was confirmed to be between 30 and 50 beats per minute (bpm).Bradycardia is an uncommon side effect of fluoroquinolones; ciprofloxacin appears to be the less arrhythmogenic of the group. Tags: Cipro, Ciprofloxacin, Eye |
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Drug induced lung injury caused by levofloxacin eye drops. Drug induced lung injury caused by levofloxacin eye drops. External link to Elsevier - Full Report A 78 year-old man, who received levofloxacin eye drops as a perioperative prophylactic antibacterial agent for cataract surgery, developed pyrexia and dyspnea, followed by respiratory failure. (External WWW link). Full PDF available. Tags: Eye, Levaquin, Levofloxacin |
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