Open AccessParadoxical response to anti-tubercular treatment
Author(s) -
Syed Ahmed Zaki,
Prithi Shenoy
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
indian journal of pharmacology/the indian journal of pharmacology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.286
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1998-3751
pISSN - 0253-7613
DOI - 10.4103/0253-7613.77377
Subject(s) - paradoxical reaction , medicine , optic neuritis , pediatrics , tuberculosis , intensive care medicine , surgery , dermatology , psychiatry , pathology , multiple sclerosis
We report a 5-year-old boy who developed optic neuritis as a paradoxical reaction to anti-tuberculous therapy. Steroids were re-started in the patient with gradual recovery of his vision. The case emphasizes the importance of recognizing paradoxical reactions in patients on anti-tuberculous therapy. Prompt recognition and treatment of such reactions will reduce the associated morbidity.