Angioedema induced by ofloxacin

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Case Report

Author Details : Mallinath Parmagond*, Sujata Biradar, S.Z Inamdar, Deepak Chinagi, Shrinivas Raikar, Shivanand Nagappa Kolageri

Volume : 11, Issue : 1, Year : 2024

Article Page : 27-29

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijfcm.2024.007

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Abstract

A 42-year-old woman was prescribed the second-generation 4-fluoroquinolone antibiotic ofloxacin to cure loose movements. However, after taking the medication, she developed lip edema. Antibiotics called fluoroquinolones are frequently administered for a variety of medical disorders. The patient was successfully treated with corticosteroids after the diagnosis of ofloxacin-induced hypersensitive reaction was made based on the patient's history, clinical examination, and normal test results. Because ofloxacin, this type of reaction is extremely uncommon. Anti-allergic medicines and drug cessation were used to treat the disease.
 

Keywords: Adverse drug reaction (ADR), Causality assessment, Antibiotics.

How to cite : Parmagond M, Biradar S, Inamdar S, Chinagi D, Raikar S, Kolageri S N, Angioedema induced by ofloxacin. Indian J Forensic Community Med 2024;11(1):27-29

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