[Acute renal damage caused by ampicillin. Description of a case].
Approximately one week after a cycle of antibiotic therapy using ampicillin for pulmonary inflammation, an 82-year-old woman developed symptoms of acute renal insufficiency reminiscent of nephrotic syndrome. Symptoms were completely reversible and normal renal function was recovered (even after 14 months of follow-up). The Authors conclude by attributing this to acute tubulo-interstitial nephropathy due to hypersensitivity to ampicillin.
Checchini
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Divisione di Accettazione Medica e Medicina d'Urgenza, Ospedale Fatebenefratelli e Oftalmico, Milano.
Franzini
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C
Minora
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Omboni
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D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000667:Ampicillin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007677:Kidney Function Tests; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced; D013997:Time Factors
D000667:Ampicillin
Danno renale acuto da ampicillina. Descrizione di un caso.