Ciprofloxacin in children: is arthropathy a limitation?

Indian J Pediatr. 2000 May;67(5):386-7. doi: 10.1007/BF02820695.

Abstract

Two hundred and nineteen children treated with Ciprofloxacin were observed for drug related adverse reactions (ADR). ADR was observed in 35/219 (15.98%) children, arthropathy in 2/219 (0.9%) children only. All the ADR were reversible even on continuation of therapy except one child with arthropathy and no permanent sequele or death occurred as a drug related ADR.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Infective Agents / adverse effects*
  • Anti-Infective Agents / therapeutic use
  • Arthritis / chemically induced*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Ciprofloxacin / adverse effects*
  • Ciprofloxacin / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Ciprofloxacin