Recurrent aseptic meningitis due to different non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs including rofecoxib
Open Access
- 1 May 2003
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP)
- Vol. 79 (931) , 295-296
- https://doi.org/10.1136/pmj.79.931.295
Abstract
Aseptic meningitis can be caused by viruses, drugs, and connective tissue disorders. The most common drugs causing it include antibiotics like trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), intravenous immunoglobulins, intrathecal agents, vaccines, and monoclonal antibodies. A patient who had aseptic meningitis from three different NSAIDs including rofecoxib is presented.Keywords
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