See Also: acute interstitial nephritis(medicine)
Interstitial nephritis(medicine)
nephritis, interstitial(medicine)
acute nephritis(medicine)
acute interstitial pneumonitis(medicine)
acute interstitial pneumonia(medicine)
Nephritis(health)
Nephritis(medicine)
nephritis(dictionary)
nephritis(encyclopedia)

Sulmeprim (health) and acute interstitial nephritis (medicine)


Sulmeprim (health)


Sulmeprim is a prescription or over-the-counter drug which is (or once was) approved in the United States and possibly in Other countries. Active ingredient(s): sulfamethoxazole; trimethoprim.





acute interstitial nephritis (medicine)


acute interstitial nephritis
<nephrology> A relatively uncommon condition which is characterised by inflammation of the renal tubules, glomeruli and surrounding tissue. Interstitial nephritis is usually be temporary and often associated with the use of a particular medication. Chronic and progressive forms do exist.

Drugs that have been associated with interstitial nephritis include penicillins, ampicillin, sulpha drugs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, furosemide and thiazide diuretics. May result in mild kidney dysfunction or acute renal failure. Treatment may be with corticosteroids.

Incidence: 1 in 25,000.