Acute pancreatitis associated with levofloxacin

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2020 Jun;112(6):510. doi: 10.17235/reed.2020.6652/2019.

Abstract

According to some series, 0.3-1.5% of all cases of acute pancreatitis are drug induced. Acute pancreatitis due to levofloxacin is included in its safety data sheet as an adverse effect.

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Humans
  • Levofloxacin* / adverse effects
  • Pancreatitis* / chemically induced

Substances

  • Levofloxacin