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Ciprofloxacin-induced acute psychosis
1Division of Urology, University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, USA.
Urology
|July 1, 1995
Summary
Ciprofloxacin, a widely used antibiotic, can cause neuropsychiatric side effects like psychosis. This case highlights that psychosis from ciprofloxacin resolved after stopping the drug, emphasizing caution in at-risk patients.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Neuroscience
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Ciprofloxacin is a widely prescribed fluoroquinolone antibiotic.
- While generally well-tolerated, it has known neuropsychiatric adverse effects.
Observation:
- A case report details a woman experiencing acute psychosis.
- The psychosis was directly linked to ciprofloxacin administration.
Findings:
- The patient's psychotic reaction resolved upon discontinuation of ciprofloxacin therapy.
- This suggests a causal relationship between ciprofloxacin and the observed psychosis.
Implications:
- Urologists and healthcare providers must be aware of potential ciprofloxacin-induced psychosis.
- Careful consideration of ciprofloxacin use is recommended for patients with pre-existing neuropsychiatric conditions.