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VOLUME 7 , ISSUE 2 ( May-August, 2022 ) > List of Articles

CASE REPORT

Metronidazole-induced Cerebellar Ataxia: A Rare Presentation

Shikha Yadav, Deepak Gupta, Anchin Kalia, Anil Panwar, Yudhishther Kuntal, Naveen Yadav, Navin Chhaba, Pushpendra Chauhan, Manjeet Manjet, Pruthvi Patel, Vaishali Sharai, Piyush Batra

Keywords : Ataxia, Cerebellum, Dentate nucleus, Metronidazole

Citation Information : Yadav S, Gupta D, Kalia A, Panwar A, Kuntal Y, Yadav N, Chhaba N, Chauhan P, Manjet M, Patel P, Sharai V, Batra P. Metronidazole-induced Cerebellar Ataxia: A Rare Presentation. J Mahatma Gandhi Univ Med Sci Tech 2022; 7 (2):57-58.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10057-0209

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 27-02-2023

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2022; The Author(s).


Abstract

Metronidazole is an antibiotic and an antiprotozoal drug very commonly used in our day-to-day practice. It is generally well tolerated and common vomiting, abdominal cramps, and metallic taste. We are presenting a rare case of metronidazole-induced cerebellar ataxia in a patient who received the drug for a relatively shorter duration. The neurological features usually occur when the drug dose exceeds 2 gm/day for a prolonged period. Peripheral neuropathy, dizziness, encephalopathy, seizures, and optic neuropathy can be seen. Cerebellar ataxia is a rare and serious side effect of this drug.

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