Ofloxacin Induced Hypomania
Published: July 1, 2013 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2013/.3164
Siddharth Sarkar, Sudhir Kumar Khandelwal
1. Senior Resident, Department of Psychiatry,
PGIMER, Chandigarh, India.
2. Professor, Department of Psychiatry, AIIMS,
New Delhi, India.
Correspondence Address :
Dr Siddharth Sarkar,
Department of Psychiatry, Level 3 Cobalt Block,
Nehru Hospital, PGIMER, Sector 12,
Chandigarh-160012, India.
Phone: +918872290032
E-mail: Sidsarkar22@gmail.com
Abstract
Flouroquinolones are widely used antibiotics with side effects that involve the central nervous system. Here, we are presenting the case of a patient who developed hypomania after taking ofloxacin. The clinical features included an elevated mood, increased talkativeness, a decreased need for sleep, and drawing up big plans. The episode was circumscribed and resolved after the discontinuation of the antibiotic.
Keywords
Fluoroquinolones, Ofloxacin, Hypomania, Affective symptoms