Ciprofloxacin-associated seizures and acute kidney injury: a case report

Abstract

We herein report a case of seizures and acute kidney injury in an 85-year-old woman with a history of stroke and renal calculus who was re-admitted to hospital after ciprofloxacin treatment for Pseudomonas aeruginosa pneumonia. Caution is advised before commencing fluoroquinolone treatment in patients with a history of cerebrovascular disease and renal calculi, especially older patients or those with electrolyte disturbances, renal impairment, or neurological conditions.