1. [Acute renal damage caused by ampicillin. Description of a case].
- Author
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Checchini M, Franzini C, Minora T, and Omboni E
- Subjects
- Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Humans, Kidney Function Tests, Nephrotic Syndrome chemically induced, Time Factors, Acute Kidney Injury chemically induced, Ampicillin adverse effects, Drug Hypersensitivity etiology
- Abstract
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.
- Published
- 1992