Publications by authors named "Uwemedimoh C Okonna"
Article Synopsis
- Diagnosing drug-induced acute pancreatitis is often missed, as it's a rare condition that requires ruling out other common causes like alcohol and gallstones.
- Levofloxacin, an antibiotic used for bacterial infections, can occasionally lead to acute pancreatitis, despite its more common side effects.
- A case study highlights a woman who developed acute pancreatitis after taking levofloxacin for a urinary tract infection, with diagnosis confirmed through clinical and laboratory evaluations.
