Polymyxin B-related neurotoxicity: a brief case report

Polymyxin B and colistin are considered the last therapeutic option to treat infections caused by highly drug-resistant bacteria. However, their administration may lead to various adverse effects such as nephrotoxicity, neurotoxicity, and allergic reactions. The current case report presents the clinical manifestation of polymyxin B-associated neurotoxicity in a female patient with no chronic illness history. The patient was rescued from under rubble during an earthquake. She was diagnosed with an intra-abdominal infection caused by