Dark Urine in Pediatric Emergency Service
Abstract
Urine color varies depending on food, drugs and other compounds. Metronidazole is an antimicrobial, antiprotozoal agent widely used in the treatment of various infections and urine darkening is a rare side effect. When administered in toxic doses, side effects can occur in many systems. In this case report, dark urine that appeared after ingestion of unknown amount of metronidazole due to suicide in a patient who applied to the emergency department is mentioned. It was observed that the color of urine improved spontaneously upon discontinuation of the drug, and it should be kept in mind that cautions should be taken in terms of other side effects of the drug.
Key Points
Objective
Examine a case of dark urine in a pediatric patient linked to metronidazole ingestion and its side effects.
Methods
- Case report of a patient in the emergency department
- Documented the occurrence of dark urine after metronidazole use
- Monitored urine color improvement after drug discontinuation.
Results
- Observed dark urine after the administration of metronidazole
- Color improved spontaneously upon stopping the drug
- Cautions emphasized regarding potential side effects of metronidazole.
What type of study is this?
This is a Case Report study.