A rare case of acute kidney injury due to levofloxacin-induced crystal nephropathy

Faizan Ahmed Ansari, Sonu Manuel, Rohan Dwivedi, Shashikiran Kabbare Boraiah, Sree Bhushan Raju, Megha Uppin, Alok SharmaIndian Journal of Nephrology 2019 29(6):424-426 Crystal-induced acute kidney injury (AKI) is caused by the intratubular precipitation of crystals, which results in obstruction and kidney injury. Levofloxacin is commonly used fluoroquinolone antibiotic especially for respiratory and urinary tract infections. It rarely causes any serious adverse events. Several cases of crystal nephropathy after ciprofloxacin use have been reported. Pre-existing renal dysfunction, high dose of the drug, and advanced age are considered as risk factors. To best of our knowledge, only two cases of crystal nephropathy due to levofloxacin use have been reported, we add a new one to it. The patient responded to conservative treatment with complete recovery on follow-up.
Source: Indian Journal of Nephrology - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research