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Over-the-counter self-medication leading to intracranial hypertension in a young lady.
- Source :
- Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice; Oct-Dec2014, Vol. 5 Issue 4, p384-386, 3p
- Publication Year :
- 2014
-
Abstract
- Intracranial hypertension (idiopathic-IIH and secondary) is a potentially treatable condition. Although various factors such as female gender and obesity, certain drugs have been implicated as risk factors for IIH, there remains a lack of clarity in the exact causal--effect relationship. In India, self-medication by obtaining drugs over the counter due to lack of adequate drug regulation and ignorance of the public is a very common practice with a potential for severe adverse effects. We present a case of a young lady who has developed intracranial hypertension possibly due to self-medication with steroids and cyproheptadine, obtained over the counter. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- STEROIDS
CYPROHEPTADINE
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09763147
- Volume :
- 5
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 98011989
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.4103/0976-3147.139991