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I have some kidney pain after taking amoxicillin. Can this indicate ongoing kidney damage or is it?
Question posted by dougal2 on 5 March 2010
Last updated on 13 January 2011
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mohd2000
5 March 2010
amoxicillin do not cause renal disease but it is metabolise in the kidney so you must perform a kidney function test if you suspect in your kidney's.
because the amoxicillin dose is reeduced when the crcl is less than 30ml/min.
i hope that i was helpful.
nixyknox
14 Jan 2011
What about acute interstitial nephritis, which is a known side effect of amoxicillin?
MedLinePlus, the website of the National Institutes of Health says:
Interstitial nephritis is a kidney disorder in which the spaces between the kidney tubules become swollen (inflamed). The inflammation can affect the kidneys' function, including their ability to filter waste. It is a side effect of certain antibiotics (penicillin, ampicillin, methicillin, sulfonamide medications, and others). Avoiding medications that lead to this condition may relieve the symptoms quickly.
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