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Query: UMLS:C0036572 (
seizures
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document(s) hit in 31,850,051 MEDLINE articles (0.00 seconds)
Gemifloxacin
is a recently introduced fluoroquinolone antibiotic frequently used for its broad spectrum and once-daily dosing. Fluoroquinolones are associated with various neuropsychiatric side effects, such as
seizures
, insomnia, confusion, lightheadedness, psychosis, paranoia and hallucinations. We report a case of a 36-year-old woman given gemifloxacin for an upper respiratory tract infection who developed acute dystonia on the third day following therapy initiation. The clinical implications are discussed.
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PMID:A probable association of acute dystonia with gemifloxacin administration. 2016 Mar 81
