Differentiating probable nitrofurantoin-induced drug fever from antipsychotic-induced hyperthermia in a patient receiving clozapine

Differentiating probable nitrofurantoin-induced drug fever from antipsychotic-induced hyperthermia in a patient receiving clozapine

Nitrofurantoin (NIT) is a commonly utilized antibiotic for the treatment of UTIs. Although well tolerated, NIT is not without potential adverse reactions. This case report details the observation of probable NIT-induced drug fever in a patient receiving clozapine. A 61-year-old female with treatment...

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Main Authors: Stephen B. Vickery, PharmD, BCPS, Andrew D. Burch, PharmD Candidate, P. Brittany Vickery, PharmD, BCPS, BCPP, CPP
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists 2022-06-01
Series:Mental Health Clinician
Subjects:
nitrofurantoin
drug fever
neuroleptic malignant syndrome
clozapine
Online Access:https://theijpt.org/doi/pdf/10.9740/mhc.2022.06.205

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