Rifampicin Induced Nephrotic Syndrome: A Case Report
Journal Title: JOURNAL OF MEDICAL ACADEMICS - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Rifampicin is a potent antitubercular drug used in the treatment of tuberculosis (TB). It is known to cause nephrotoxicity of which nephrotic syndrome is a less common though well-known manifestation. Case report: We present a case of rifampicin induced minimal change disease in a patient with HIV and TB who responded completely to the withdrawal of drug alone and did not require any specific therapy for nephrotic syndrome.
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