Ocular myasthenia and nitrofurantoin.

Author(s): Wasserman BN, Chronister TE, Stark BI, Saran BR

Affiliation(s): Chester County Eye Care Associates, West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380, USA. Bnwass27@aol.com

Publication date & source: 2000-10, Am J Ophthalmol., 130(4):531-3.

Publication type: Case Reports

PURPOSE: To report a case of ocular myasthenia associated with administration of nitrofurantoin. METHODS: Case report and review of the literature. RESULTS: While taking nitrofurantoin after urinary tract surgery, a 10-year-old female developed diplopia and ptosis. Sleep test confirmed ocular myasthenia. Signs and symptoms resolved after discontinuation of the drug. CONCLUSION: Ocular myasthenia may be associated with nitrofurantoin administration.