Unusual effects of common antibiotics

Cleve Clin J Med. 2019 Apr;86(4):277-281. doi: 10.3949/ccjm.86a.17050.

Abstract

Antibiotics are widely prescribed and have a generally favorable safety profile. Common adverse effects such as rash and diarrhea are well recognized, but less common ones may go unrecognized. This review highlights rare but potentially lethal complications associated with antibiotics.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
  • Brain Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Tubular Necrosis, Acute / chemically induced*
  • Long QT Syndrome / chemically induced*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / chemically induced*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Seizures / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents