Ifosfamide/mesna related encephalopathy: a case report with a possible role of phenobarbital in enhancing neurotoxicity

Bull Cancer. 1988;75(4):391-2.

Abstract

A case of reversible encephalopathy after one dose of ifosfamide/mesna in an epileptic 15-year-old girl is reported. No other pathology could be responsible for the symptoms. An epilepsy or a toxicity induced by vincristine were discussed. Nevertheless, the possible role of phenobarbital, known to induce hepatic microsomal activity, seems the more probable mechanism.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Brain Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Drug Interactions
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Epilepsy / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ifosfamide / adverse effects*
  • Mercaptoethanol / analogs & derivatives*
  • Mesna / adverse effects*
  • Phenobarbital / metabolism
  • Phenobarbital / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Mercaptoethanol
  • Mesna
  • Ifosfamide
  • Phenobarbital