Nephrotoxicity to Glucantime® in the treatment of Leishmaniasis

Authors

  • Luis Carlos Cucé USP; Faculdade de Medicina; Departamento de Dermatologia
  • Walter Belda Júnior USP; Faculdade de Medicina; Departamento de Dermatologia
  • Mabel Cristina Dias USP; Faculdade de Medicina; Hospital das Clínicas

Keywords:

Leishmaniose Tegumentar Americana, N-Metil-Glucamina, Nefrite intersticial aguda

Abstract

The authors report one case of leishmaniasis in a 60 years old patient who developed renal failure after treatment with Glucantime®. With the interruption of these drug the patient recovered her normal renal function, and a new treatment with Amphotericin B was tried with complete cicatrization of the lesions.

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Published

1990-08-01

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 4 (1990)

Section

Original Article

How to Cite

Cucé, L. C., Belda Júnior, W., & Dias, M. C. (1990). Nephrotoxicity to Glucantime® in the treatment of Leishmaniasis . Revista Do Instituto De Medicina Tropical De São Paulo, 32(4), 249-251. https://revistas.usp.br/rimtsp/article/view/28741