Mesalazine induced interstitial nephritis. |
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| Authors: | P J Thuluvath M Ninkovic J Calam and M Anderson |
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| Affiliation: | West Middlesex University Hospital, Isleworth. |
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| Abstract: | 5-Aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) has structural similarities to both phenacetin and aspirin, which are known to cause 'analgesic nephropathy'. Because of the increasing use of 5-ASA, this paper draws attention to two cases of severe interstitial nephritis resulting from 5-ASA and emphasises the importance of monitoring renal functions of patients with inflammatory bowel diseases who are receiving 5-ASA preparations. |
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