Chloramphenicol – not so innocuous: a case of optic neuritis. (20th January 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Fung, Adrian T; Hudson, Bernard; Billson, Frank A
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2011
• Publication Date: 2011-01-20
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr.10.2010.3434
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : The authors present a case of optic neuritis in an adult patient who had been self-prescribing extraordinarily large dosages of chloramphenicol for chronic prostatitis over several years. The visual symptoms resolved upon cessation of the drug and prescription of B group vitamins. Chloramphenicol optic neuritis has not been described in the literature for over 20 years and previously predominantly in children with cystic fibrosis.