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Seizures associated with fluoroquinolones.

J M Kushner1, H J Peckman, C R Snyder

  • 1School of Pharmacy, Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC, USA.

The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
|October 26, 2001
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Two patients experienced seizures after taking fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin. Risk factors for these seizures include electrolyte imbalances and unadjusted doses for renal insufficiency.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Neurology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Fluoroquinolones are broad-spectrum antibiotics.
  • Seizures are a potential adverse effect of some fluoroquinolones.

Observation:

  • Two elderly women without prior seizure history experienced seizures after receiving levofloxacin.
  • One patient also had a seizure after subsequent ciprofloxacin administration.
  • Electrolyte imbalances were noted in one patient, while the other had normal electrolytes during her seizure.

Findings:

  • Levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin can induce seizures in susceptible individuals.
  • Electrolyte abnormalities and unadjusted dosages for renal insufficiency are potential contributing factors.
  • The risk of seizures may vary among different fluoroquinolone antibiotics.

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Implications:

  • Clinicians should be aware of the risk of seizures associated with fluoroquinolone use.
  • Patients with risk factors, such as electrolyte imbalances or renal insufficiency, may require closer monitoring.
  • Further research is needed to fully elucidate the mechanisms and risk factors for fluoroquinolone-induced seizures.