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Acute renal failure due to rifampicin
M S Agnihotri1, S Bansal, A Kumar
1Department of TB and Chest Diseases, K.G.'s Medical College, Lucknow.
The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences
|April 1, 1990
Summary
This case report highlights severe side effects of antituberculosis drugs, including acute renal failure, in a pulmonary tuberculosis patient. Prompt medical intervention led to the patient's full recovery and successful treatment completion.
Area of Science:
- Internal Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Nephrology
Background:
- Pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) requires multi-drug treatment regimens.
- Antituberculosis drugs can cause significant adverse events.
- Rifampicin is a cornerstone of TB therapy but associated with toxicity.