Ciprofloxacin-induced acute interstitial nephritis and autoimmune hemolytic anemia

Ren Fail. 2003 Jul;25(4):647-51. doi: 10.1081/jdi-120022557.

Abstract

Ciprofloxacin has been associated with several side effects including interstitial nephritis and hemolytic anemia. The combination of both side effects is extremely rare. In this report, we describe a case of ciprofloxacin-induced interstitial nephritis and autoimmune hemolytic anemia. Hemolytic anemia improved after stopping the drug and initiation of steroid therapy. Unfortunately, acute interstitial nephritis was irreversible and the patient developed end-stage renal disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Aged
  • Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / chemically induced*
  • Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune / enzymology
  • Anti-Infective Agents / adverse effects*
  • Ciprofloxacin / adverse effects*
  • Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase / drug effects
  • Hemolysis / drug effects
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Nephritis, Interstitial / chemically induced*
  • Nephritis, Interstitial / enzymology

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents
  • Ciprofloxacin
  • Glucosephosphate Dehydrogenase