Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis (Apr 2015)

Cycloserine induced delirium during treatment of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB)

  • Gayatri Saraf,
  • J.S. Akshata,
  • Seby Kuruthukulangara,
  • Harish Thippeswamy,
  • Senthil Kumar Reddy,
  • Shashidhar Buggi,
  • Santosh K. Chaturvedi

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejcdt.2014.11.032
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 64, no. 2
pp. 449 – 451

Abstract

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Objective: To report about delirium related to Cycloserine. Method: Systematic assessment and management of a patient who developed delirium during the course of treatment for MDR-TB. Results: An association was found with the use of Cycloserine and development of delirium. The management of this case is described. Conclusion: Patients with MDR-TB receiving Cycloserine should be closely monitored for neuropsychiatric side effects for early recognition and treatment.

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