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[Sulfasalazine neurotoxicity].

Authors :
Chadenat ML
Morelon S
Dupont C
Dechy H
Raffin-Sanson ML
Dorra M
Rouveix E
Source :
Annales de medecine interne [Ann Med Interne (Paris)] 2001 Jun; Vol. 152 (4), pp. 283-4.
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

We report a case of seizures with acute encephalopathy in a female patient under sulfasalazine treatment for polyarthritis. Neurotoxicity secondary to sulfasalazine was suspected. This side effect has seldom been reported in the literature.

Subjects

Subjects :
Acute Disease
Adult
Arthritis complications
Arthritis drug therapy
Epilepsy complications
Female
Humans
Antirheumatic Agents adverse effects
Encephalitis chemically induced
Sulfasalazine adverse effects

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
0003-410X
Volume :
152
Issue :
4
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Annales de medecine interne
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
11474379

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