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[Acute renal failure after amoxicillin crystallization].

J J Boffa1, H De Preneuf, L Bouadma

  • 1Service de Réanimation polyvalente, Hôpital Intercommunal André Grégoire, Montreuil.

Presse Medicale (Paris, France : 1983)
|May 8, 2000
PubMed
Summary

High-dose amoxicillin can cause kidney problems, leading to acute renal failure due to drug crystallization. Reducing the dose and supportive care improved patient outcomes in this case.

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Area of Science:

  • Nephrology
  • Pharmacology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Drug-induced nephrolithiasis is an uncommon adverse effect, particularly with beta-lactam antibiotics.
  • Amoxicillin, a widely used antibiotic, can rarely lead to kidney complications.

Observation:

  • A case report details a 48-year-old woman who developed acute oliguric renal failure after four days of high-dose amoxicillin therapy for pneumococcal meningitis.
  • Crystallization of amoxicillin in the renal tubules was confirmed via infrared spectrometry.

Findings:

  • High-dose amoxicillin administration (320 mg/kg/day) was associated with acute renal failure.
  • Amoxicillin crystallization in the urine was identified as the cause of renal impairment.
  • Favorable renal recovery was achieved through amoxicillin dosage reduction, hydration, and hemodialysis.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the potential for amoxicillin to cause nephrolithiasis and acute kidney injury.
  • Factors such as high dosage, low urinary pH, and reduced urine output may increase the risk of amoxicillin crystalluria.
  • Accurate identification of amoxicillin crystalluria using infrared spectrometry is crucial for timely management.