Analysis on a Mental Disorder Case Caused by Levofloxacin and Sustained-release Theophyline
- VernacularTitle:左氧氟沙星与缓释茶碱联用致精神异常1例分析
- Author:
Shuiping CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Levofloxacin;
Theophylline;
Mental disorder;
Adverse reactions;
Clinical pharmacists
- From:
China Pharmacy
2001;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVE: To discuss a mental disorder case caused by levofloxacin and theophylline. METHODS: Based on one case, the characteristics of interaction and adverse reaction of levofloxacin and theophylline were summarized from the perspe ctive of clinical pharmacists to put forward advice for rational use of drug. RESULTS:Levofloxacin and theophylline used unsuitable can cause mental disorder. CONCLUSION: The dosage should be adjusted correctly when use levofloxacin and theophylline. It should be emphasized that the clinical pharmacists play important role in education and instruction for medication. Patient should be told the importence of rational drug use, in order to avoid ADR.
