Unusual effects of common antibiotics. [Review]
Citation: Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine. 86(4):277-281, 2019 Apr.PMID: 30951453Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Medicine/Infectious DiseasesForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal Article | ReviewSubject headings: *Anti-Bacterial Agents/ae [Adverse Effects] | *Brain Diseases/ci [Chemically Induced] | *Kidney Tubular Necrosis, Acute/ci [Chemically Induced] | *Long QT Syndrome/ci [Chemically Induced] | *Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic/ci [Chemically Induced] | *Seizures/ci [Chemically Induced] | Humans | Male | Middle AgedYear: 2019Local holdings: Available online through MWHC library: 2001- 2010, Available in print through MWHC library: 2002 - presentISSN:- 0891-1150
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Journal Article | MedStar Authors Catalog | Article | 30951453 | Available | 30951453 |
Available online through MWHC library: 2001- 2010, Available in print through MWHC library: 2002 - present
Antibiotics are widely prescribed and have a generally favorable safety profile. Common adverse effects such as rash and diarrhea are well recognized, but less common ones may go unrecognized. This review highlights rare but potentially lethal complications associated with antibiotics.
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