Irreversible metronidazole encephalopathy in an elderly woman with primary biliary cholangitis
An 82‐year‐old woman with primary biliary cholangitis was diagnosed with an irreversible neurological disorder, caused by metronidazole (MNZ)‐induced encephalopathy. Although the disorder is a reversible pathological condition, in rare cases, it can cause serious sequelae or could even be fatal. The...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of general and family medicine 2017-12, Vol.18 (6), p.436-438 |
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Zusammenfassung: | An 82‐year‐old woman with primary biliary cholangitis was diagnosed with an irreversible neurological disorder, caused by metronidazole (MNZ)‐induced encephalopathy. Although the disorder is a reversible pathological condition, in rare cases, it can cause serious sequelae or could even be fatal. Therefore, medications should be administered carefully, particularly in patients who require long‐term administration of large doses or those with liver dysfunction. |
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ISSN: | 2189-7948 2189-6577 2189-7948 |
DOI: | 10.1002/jgf2.91 |