Linezolid Induced Reversible Peripheral Neuropathy

Am J Ther. 2016 Nov/Dec;23(6):e1839-e1841. doi: 10.1097/MJT.0000000000000359.

Abstract

Linezolid has been increasingly used for several severe infections including multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. Peripheral neuropathy is a rare side effect of linezolid and is conventionally considered as irreversible. Here, we report a case of reversible neuropathy induced by linezolid.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Antitubercular Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antitubercular Agents / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Linezolid / administration & dosage
  • Linezolid / adverse effects*
  • Neurotoxicity Syndromes / etiology
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Tuberculosis, Multidrug-Resistant / drug therapy

Substances

  • Antitubercular Agents
  • Linezolid