Ondansetron induced blindness: a pharmacovigilance database study.

Background: Ondansetron is an antiemetic drug (AED) used to prevent and treat nausea and vomiting. The summary of product characteristics reports a rare risk of transient blindness primarily during IV injections, notably with the concomitant use of chemotherapeutic agents. We aimed to refine the characterization of ondansetron-induced blindness.

Escitalopram-induced hepatitis: A case report.

Background: The antidepressant escitalopram is widely prescribed for the treatment of depression. It is generally well-tolerated, and cholestasis is not mentioned in its summary of product characteristics (SmPC). We present a case of cholestatic and cytolysis liver injury due to escitalopram and a VigiBase study.

Beta-lactam dosing during continuous renal replacement therapy: a survey of practices in french intensive care units.

Background: Little information is available on current practice in beta-lactam dosing during continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Optimized dosing is essential for improving outcomes, and there is no consensus on the appropriate dose regimens. The objective of the present study was to describe current practice for beta-lactam dosing during CRRT in intensive care units (ICUs).