Ofloxacin in miliary tuberculosis

Eur Respir J. 1990 Feb;3(2):238-9.

Abstract

We report one case of severe miliary tuberculosis with liver failure and respiratory insufficiency in a twenty-seven year old patient. We emphasize the presence of hepatic, occular and vestibular toxicities secondary to the treatment and the usefulness of ofloxacin with cycloserine given for nine months.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antitubercular Agents / adverse effects
  • Antitubercular Agents / therapeutic use
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Ofloxacin / therapeutic use*
  • Tuberculosis, Miliary / drug therapy*
  • Vertigo / chemically induced
  • Vision Disorders / chemically induced

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents
  • Ofloxacin