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Bloody Stool: Is It Really Scary in Kids? Four Benign Cases

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: Cefdinir is a third-generation oral cephalosporin used frequently in the pediatric population. The most common side effects of cefdinir are diarrhea, nausea and dyspepsia. The side effect of turning the stool color to red and giving a bloody appearance, which is alarming for both families and physicians, is very rare. In this case report, we discussed 4 cases who referred to the emergency department with bloody stool due to the use of cefdinir. The important conclusion to be drawn from this case report is to know the rare side effects of commonly used drugs such as cefdinir. This will save time and resources and prevent unnecessary interventions on the patient.

Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine

DOI: 10.34172/aim.2022.130

Authors: Betül Öztürk, Aytaç Göktuğ, İlknur Bodur, Aysun Tekeli, Nilden Tuygun, Can Demir Karacan

Institutions: Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi, Gülhane Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi

Language: English

Topic: Pharmacovigilance and Adverse Drug Reactions

Subfield: Toxicology

Field: Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4366206111