Fluoroquinolones and the risk for incidental seizures: a comparative retrospective study.

Itai GuetaHagith YonathRonen FlussBernice ObermanAmit OppenheimDavid OzeriYitshak KreissRonen Loebstein

Published in: The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy (2024)

The incidence of FQ associated seizures among hospitalized patients is low and the risk did not significantly exceed that under macrolides. Our results provide evidence for clinicians and decision-makers when balancing fluoroquinolones risks and benefits.

Keyphrases

palliative care
risk assessment
human health
decision making