Ciprofloxacin-induced acute interstitial nephritis.
Acute renal failure is a complication attributed to numerous medications. Few cases linked to the newer fluoroquinolones have been described. We report a case of acute interstitial nephritis confirmed by renal biopsy that developed in a patient within days of starting ciprofloxacin therapy. A review of the literature reveals common clinical manifestations of this rare adverse effect. Clinicians should be aware of this potential complication of ciprofloxacin use.
Bailey
J R
JR
Department of Medicine, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville 22908.
Trott
S A
SA
Philbrick
J T
JT
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000368:Aged; D001991:Bronchitis / Q000188:drug therapy; D002939:Ciprofloxacin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009395:Nephritis, Interstitial / Q000139:chemically induced*
D002939:Ciprofloxacin