Day 1 :
- Adverse Drug Reactions
Location: Webinar
Chair
Lizeth Vargas-Nuñez
Industrial University of Santander, Colombia
Session Introduction
Lizeth Vargas-Nuñez
Industrial University of Santander, Colombia
Title: An Experimental Rat Model For The Evaluation Of Levofloxacin-induced Nociceptive Alterations And Protective Alternatives
Biography:
Lizeth Vargas-Nuñez is a biologist currently pursuing a master’s degree in Basic Biomedical Sciences at the Industrial University of Santander. Building upon her undergraduate studies in biology, she is now immersed in the intricate world of pharmacology and neuroscience. Her research focuses on elucidating the mechanisms underlying levofloxacin- induced peripheral neuropathy in a Wistar rat model. By understanding these mechanisms, she aims to contribute to the development of strategies to mitigate or prevent this adverse drug reaction.
Abstract:
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics are widely used to treat infections of the urinary, respiratory, and gastrointestinal tracts. Despite their efficacy, these drugs have been associated with several clinically significant adverse effects, including tendinopathy and peripheral neuropathy. Levofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone, is particularly linked to a high incidence of peripheral neuropathy, characterized by numbness, pain, loss of reflexes, and hyperesthesia. Notably, the specific mechanisms underlying levofloxacin-induced peripheral neuropathy remain poorly understood. The purpose of this study is to evaluate levofloxacin-induced nociceptive alterations aiming to establish a preclinical Wistar rat model of peripheral neuropathy for testing protective strategies.
- Pharmacology
Location: Webinar
Chair
Bimal Roy Krishna
Touro University, USA