Friday, July 27, 2012

Q: Cipro associated seizure can occur with

A) thyrotoxicosis
B) high doses of the drug, old age,
C) renal insufficiency,
D) drug interactions
E) electrolyte abnormalities,
F) history of seizure
G) Allof the above



Answer: All of the above

Objective of this question is to enhance the relatively less known risk factor of seizure associated with ciropfloxacin intake i.e, thyrotoxicosis. Unrelated to it, cipro itself can cause unexplained hypothyroidism.

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