Bailey J R, Trott S A, Philbrick J T
Department of Medicine, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville 22908.
Am J Nephrol. 1992;12(4):271-3. doi: 10.1159/000168458.
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.
