Cycloserine induced delirium during treatment of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB)

Objective: To report about delirium related to Cycloserine. Method: Systematic assessment and management of a patient who developed delirium during the course of treatment for MDR-TB. Results: An association was found with the use of Cycloserine and development of delirium. The management of this ca...

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Published in:The Egyptian journal of chest diseases and tuberculosis Vol. 64; no. 2; pp. 449 - 451
Main Authors: Gayatri Saraf, J.S. Akshata, Seby Kuruthukulangara, Harish Thippeswamy, Senthil Kumar Reddy, Shashidhar Buggi, Santosh K. Chaturvedi
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 01-04-2015
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Summary:Objective: To report about delirium related to Cycloserine. Method: Systematic assessment and management of a patient who developed delirium during the course of treatment for MDR-TB. Results: An association was found with the use of Cycloserine and development of delirium. The management of this case is described. Conclusion: Patients with MDR-TB receiving Cycloserine should be closely monitored for neuropsychiatric side effects for early recognition and treatment.
ISSN:0422-7638
DOI:10.1016/j.ejcdt.2014.11.032