Giant Cell Arteritis
Giant cell arteritis is a condition that can cause vision loss, new persistent headaches, scalp tenderness, and jaw pain with chewing. It is due to inflammation of blood vessels primarily of the head and neck.
Medications to AVOID in PTC
Medications that are known to precipitate Pseudotumor CEREBRI (PTC) and should be AVOIDED:
1. Tetracycline, Doxycycline, Minocycline (usually prescribed for treatment of Acne and Rosacea)
2. Vitamin A and related compounds:
a. Excess Vitamin A intake (pills, liver, isotretinoin)
b. Retinoic acid (ATRA used in Acne crèmes, treatment of acute leukemia)
3. Growth Hormone (rHGH, synthetic)
4. Anabolic steroids & withdrawal from chronic use of corticosteroids (e.g. Prednisone, dexamethasone)
5. Other medications include:
Amiodarone, Diphenylhydantoin, Lithium carbonate, Nalidixic acid, sulfa antibiotics, Oral contraceptives
Medical conditions associated with PTC:
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Recent weight gain, obesity (not necessarily in kids),
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Sleep apnea
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Anemia
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Addison’s disease (adrenal insufficiency)
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Lupus (cause of PTC: ? kidney disease or clotting problems)
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