Propriospinal myoclonus after treatment with ciprofloxacin

Mov Disord. 2004 May;19(5):595-7. doi: 10.1002/mds.10717.

Abstract

The clinical and electrophysiological features of a truncal myoclonus in a 55-year-old man are described. The electromyographic characteristics point toward propriospinal myoclonus. It is suggested that a myoclonic generator was released after use of ciprofloxacin, by antagonising the gamma-aminobutyric acid metabolism.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents / adverse effects*
  • Ciprofloxacin / adverse effects*
  • Electroencephalography
  • Electromyography / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscle, Skeletal / physiopathology
  • Myoclonus / chemically induced*
  • Myoclonus / diagnosis
  • Myoclonus / physiopathology
  • Urinary Tract Infections / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Ciprofloxacin