A rare case of nitrofurantoin‐induced acute lung injury

A rare case of nitrofurantoin‐induced acute lung injury

Abstract Nitrofurantoin is a common treatment for urinary tract infections. Acute lung injury resulting from nitrofurantoin is a rare, life‐threatening complication with women being at greater risk. Symptoms include respiratory distress with fevers, rash, eosinophilia, and new‐onset atrial fibrillat...

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Main Authors: Rehan Karmali, Kyle Stawitzky, Isrin Srisethnil, Kaitlyn Simpson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2020-10-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
acute lung injury
drug‐induced pulmonary toxicity
nitrofurantoin
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.3314
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Summary:Abstract Nitrofurantoin is a common treatment for urinary tract infections. Acute lung injury resulting from nitrofurantoin is a rare, life‐threatening complication with women being at greater risk. Symptoms include respiratory distress with fevers, rash, eosinophilia, and new‐onset atrial fibrillation. Treatment includes discontinuing the drug and possibly glucocorticoids for persistent oxygen demand.
ISSN:2050-0904

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