Abstract
A 65-year-old man underwent orthotopic cardiac transplantation and was prophylactically treated for cytomegalovirus infection with intravenous ganciclovir. He received standard dosages and had normal renal function. After 6 days of therapy he experienced psychotic symptoms with hallucinations, confusion, and disorientation. His altered mental status resolved after the drug had been discontinued for 5 days. Ganciclovir was suspected as a cause of the symptoms. Alternative etiologies of were explored and excluded.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 479-483 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Pharmacotherapy |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology (medical)