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Accidental overdose of intravenous ofloxacin with benign outcome.

Authors :
Kohler RB
Arkins N
Tack KJ
Source :
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy [Antimicrob Agents Chemother] 1991 Jun; Vol. 35 (6), pp. 1239-40.
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

A patient accidentally received approximately 3 g of ofloxacin intravenously. She experienced only moderately severe central nervous system symptoms, which resolved within 9 h. The peak serum ofloxacin level was 39.3 micrograms/ml, approximately seven times the usual peak level. Ofloxacin may possess a considerable safety margin in humans.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0066-4804
Volume :
35
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1929271
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1128/AAC.35.6.1239