Journal of Nephrology & Therapeutics

Anthony M Dorman

Publications

• Case Report
  Omeprazole Induced Acute Interstitial Nephritis in an Adolescent
  Author(s): Damien Noone, Chia Wei Teoh, Anthony M Dorman and Atif AwanDamien Noone, Chia Wei Teoh, Anthony M Dorman and Atif Awan
  
  Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have emerged as a common cause of drug induced acute interstitial nephritis (AIN) in adults. We present a 15-year-old girl with severe acute kidney injury and biopsy proven AIN attributable to omeprazole. Withdrawal of the drug and steroid therapy affected a recovery of renal function. As the use of PPIs increases in paediatrics, it is important to be aware of this rare but serious side effect... Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2161-0959.1000159

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