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i was confused when I had my clinicals yesterday in the pediatrics ward with my patient having metronidazole.. in a drug guide I read that one of the responsibilities when giving this drug is to watch for seizures. i was really shaking when my CI asked if metronidazole can cause seizures... and I did not have the liberty to defend what I wrote in my pharmacard because I couldnt think straight... any thoughts about this?

thanks in advance.

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i'm not understanding your question???

what did you need to defend?

leslie

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about the seizures... does metronidazole have a great effect on the Nervous system causing seizures?

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

Yes, per epocrates:

"seizures and neutropenia"

http://www.epocrates.com

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i cant thank you enough..

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

No problem. Good luck.

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