| Metronidazole-induced pancreatitis. A case report and review of literature. | |
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PMID: 15536294 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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CONTEXT: Pancreatitis is a very rare adverse effect of metronidazole with only six cases of metronidazole-induced pancreatitis reported in the English literature so far. CASE REPORT: We report a case of recurrent acute pancreatitis in a 46-year-old female associated with oral metronidazole therapy and review the literature with regards to metronidazole-induced pancreatitis. We are also highlighting the fact that the time lag between metronidazole exposure and development of pancreatitis is very variable. CONCLUSION: High degree of suspicion is warranted on the part of physicians to diagnose metronidazole induced pancreatitis in patients presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms after metronidazole exposure. If metronidazole is suspected as the causative agent then it should be discontinued and rechallenge should be avoided. |
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Authors:
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Sagar U Nigwekar; Kevin J Casey |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review Date: 2004-11-10 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: JOP : Journal of the pancreas Volume: 5 ISSN: 1590-8577 ISO Abbreviation: JOP Publication Date: 2004 Nov |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-11-10 Completed Date: 2005-11-23 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101091810 Medline TA: JOP Country: Italy |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 516-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Internal Medicine, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY 14621, USA. sagar.nigwekar@viahealth.org |
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Diagnostic Errors Female Humans Metronidazole / adverse effects*, therapeutic use Middle Aged Pancreatitis / chemically induced*, diagnosis Pancreatitis, Alcoholic / diagnosis Recurrence Time Factors Vaginosis, Bacterial / drug therapy |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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443-48-1/Metronidazole |
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