Drug-induced aseptic meningitis, sensorineural hearing loss and vestibulopaty

Coll Antropol. 2010 Sep;34(3):1101-4.

Abstract

We report clinically rare and serious adverse reactions that occurred after the co-administration of ranitidine, ibuprofen and ciprofloxacin: completely reversible aseptic meningitis and irreversible bilateral sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, and vestibulopathy. Recurrent urinary inflammations treated with antibacterials, classic familial migraine, and allergy to trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and chromium were favourable predisposing factors for the adverse event in this patient. A close chronological relation between administration of drugs (especially ibuprofen) and adverse reactions was noted. No evidence of infection and/or autoimmune disease was found. The mechanism of these serious events may be explained as a hypersensitive reaction affecting the meninges and, partially, cochlea.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Ciprofloxacin / adverse effects
  • Drug Interactions
  • Female
  • Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Ibuprofen / adverse effects
  • Meningitis, Aseptic / chemically induced*
  • Middle Aged
  • Ranitidine / adverse effects
  • Tinnitus / chemically induced
  • Vestibular Neuronitis / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Ciprofloxacin
  • Ranitidine
  • Ibuprofen