Drug-induced aseptic meningitis

Expert Opin Drug Saf. 2005 Mar;4(2):285-97. doi: 10.1517/14740338.4.2.285.

Abstract

Drug-induced aseptic meningitis (DIAM) is an important entity. This article reviews the literature on this rare idiosyncratic event which may occur after local or systemic drug administration. The data on this adverse reaction is predominantly collated from anecdotal case reports and case series.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents / adverse effects
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects
  • Coloring Agents / administration & dosage
  • Coloring Agents / adverse effects
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous / adverse effects
  • Injections, Spinal
  • Meningitis, Aseptic / chemically induced*
  • Meningitis, Aseptic / diagnosis
  • Meningitis, Aseptic / therapy
  • Muromonab-CD3 / adverse effects
  • Vaccines / adverse effects

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Coloring Agents
  • Immunoglobulins, Intravenous
  • Muromonab-CD3
  • Vaccines