Bilateral Optic Neuritis due to Isoniazid (INH).

dc.contributor.authorKulkarni, H S
dc.contributor.authorKeskar, V S
dc.contributor.authorBavdekar, S B
dc.contributor.authorGabhale, Y
dc.date.accessioned2015-12-19T08:16:04Z
dc.date.available2015-12-19T08:16:04Z
dc.date.issued2010-06
dc.description.abstractOptic nerve involvement is a rare side effect of isoniazid (INH) and has not been described in children. We describe this adverse reaction in a 10-year-old boy, who was treated for tuberculous meningitis. The patient showed almost complete resolution following withdrawal of INH and administration of pyridoxine and steroids.en_US
dc.identifier.citationKulkarni H S, Keskar V S, Bavdekar S B, Gabhale Y. Bilateral Optic Neuritis due to Isoniazid (INH). Indian Pediatrics. 2010 June; 47(6): 533-535.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/168572
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.indianpediatrics.net/june2010/june-533-535.htmen_US
dc.subjectDrug toxicityen_US
dc.subjectIsoniaziden_US
dc.subjectOptic neuritisen_US
dc.subjectTuberculosisen_US
dc.titleBilateral Optic Neuritis due to Isoniazid (INH).en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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