Abstract
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.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Anti-Infective Agents / adverse effects*
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Electrophysiology
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Female
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Humans
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Metronidazole / adverse effects*
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Optic Nerve Diseases / chemically induced*
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Optic Nerve Diseases / physiopathology
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Vision Disorders / chemically induced
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Vision Disorders / physiopathology
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Visual Acuity
Substances
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Metronidazole