ISSN
2249-7633
e ISSN
2249-7625
Publisher
Pharmacy Practice & Drug Research
A RARE CASE REPORT OF LEVOFLOXACIN INDUCED HYPOGLYCEMIA IN A TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL, TIRUPATHI, ANDHRA PRADESH, INDIA
Author / Afflication
Saranya.T
Pharm D Intern, Department of Pharmacology, Sri Padmavathi Medical College Hospital (SVIMS) , Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh -517561, India.
Heena Kauser.A
Pharm D Intern, Department of Pharmacology, Sri Padmavathi Medical College Hospital (SVIMS) , Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh -517561, India.
E.Sunil Kumar
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Seven Hills College of Pharmacy, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh -517561, India.
Robin George
Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Seven Hills College of Pharmacy, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh -517561, India.
Keywords
Levofloxacin ,Hypoglycemia ,Pneumonia ,Fluroquinolones ,
Abstract
Fluroquinolones are commonly prescribed antimicrobial agents for both community and hospital acquired infections. Some of its side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea and insomnia. Few drugs among these Fluroquinolones are banned due to adverse drug effects. Hypoglycemia is a rare but devastating complication associated with Levofloxacin. Hypoglycemia related to Fluroquinolones is a rare entity. Early diagnosis and treatment can reduce morbidity and mortality.
Volume / Issue / Year
9 , 2 , 2019
Starting Page No / Endling Page No
62 - 64