Open AccessUnusual effects of common antibiotics
Author(s) -
Marı́a Elena Ruiz,
Glenn Wortmann
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
cleveland clinic journal of medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.359
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1939-2869
pISSN - 0891-1150
DOI - 10.3949/ccjm.86a.17050
Subject(s) - medicine , antibiotics , rash , diarrhea , adverse effect , intensive care medicine , dermatology , microbiology and biotechnology , biology
Antibiotics are widely prescribed and have a generally favorable safety profile. Common adverse effects such as rash and diarrhea are well recognized, but less common ones may go unrecognized. This review highlights rare but potentially lethal complications associated with antibiotics.
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