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Case Report

EJMCR. 2017; 1(3): 114-121


Linezolid induced optic neuropathy, a serious yet reversible adverse effect: a case report

Ritesh Kumar Shah, Samir Lamichhane.




Abstract
Cited by 2 Articles

Background:
Linezolid like many other systemic drugs can cause reversible sight threatening adverse reaction. A proper causality assessment tool can help decide discontinuing a drug when an adverse event is suspected.
Case presentation:
We describe a case of progressive visual loss in a 28-year-old lady under long term linezolid for extensively drug resistant tuberculosis. A marked improvement in vision was seen on discontinuation of linezolid.
Conclusion:
A knowledge of visual monitoring in patients under long term linezolid therapy among physicians and ophthalmologists is important, especially in developing countries where infectious disease is still a problem and use of antimicrobials is hardly monitored.

Key words: adverse effect, case report, linezolid, optic neuropathy






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