Metronidazole-Induced Encephalopathy: A Case Report

Abstract

Khaled Saleh, Abdul Wahab Mutahhar and Ali Ahmed Al-Zaazaai

Metronidazole is very commonly used worldwide. Minor adverse reactions to metronidazole include nausea, mouth dryness, vomiting, and diarrhea. Neurotoxicity is rare and seen predominantly as peripheral neuropathy, dizziness, vertigo, and headache. Cerebellar toxicity is quite rare and a serious side effect of metronidazole toxicity. We are reporting a rare case of metronidazole toxicity that presented with cerebellar ataxia.

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