A probable association of acute dystonia with gemifloxacin administration.
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2009-12
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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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Acute dystonia, fluoroquinolones, gemifloxacin, neuropsychiatric effects
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Sharma Dinesh Dutt, Aggarwal Ashish, Sharma Ravi C, Kumar Ramesh. A probable association of acute dystonia with gemifloxacin administration. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences. 2009 Dec; 63(12) 557-560.