Metronidazole-induced encephalopathy in a uremic patient: a case report

Nephron. 2001 Sep;89(1):108-9. doi: 10.1159/000046052.

Abstract

A variety of neurologic disorders may develop in patients with chronic renal failure. Drug toxicity must be thought of in the differential diagnosis of these disorders. We report a case with renal failure developing serious neurotoxicity after metronidazole use.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents / adverse effects*
  • Brain Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Kidney Failure, Chronic / complications
  • Metronidazole / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Uremia / complications*

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Metronidazole