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Naproxen nephrotoxicity in a 2-year-old child
P E Ray1, D Rigolizzo, D R Wara
1Department of Pediatrics, University of California, San Francisco.
American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)
|May 1, 1988
Summary
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can cause acute kidney injury and interstitial nephritis in children, though rare. This case highlights a 2-year-old boy who developed these conditions after naproxen sodium treatment.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Nephrology
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are frequently used for pain and inflammation.
- NSAID-induced nephrotoxicity, including acute renal failure and interstitial nephritis, is well-documented in adults.
- This complication is considered rare in pediatric populations.