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Unexpected death due to cefuroxime-induced disulfiram-like reaction.

Authors :
Hongmei Dong
Ji Zhang
Liang Ren
Qian Liu
Shaohua Zhu
Source :
Indian Journal of Pharmacology. Jul/Aug2013, Vol. 45 Issue 4, p399-400. 2p.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

Cefuoxime, a second-generation cephalosporin, is used in the treatment of Gram-positive infections. Here, we report a case cefuroxime-induced disulfiram-like reaction which led to sudden death of the patient. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02537613
Volume :
45
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Indian Journal of Pharmacology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
89650161
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0253-7613.114991