Ciprofloxacin-induced vasculitis with cutaneous and renal involvement

Nefrologia. 2001 Mar-Apr;21(2):209-12.

[Article in Spanish]

Pons R, Escutia B.

Servicio de Nefrologia, Hospital General Universitario de Valencia, Avda. Tres Cruces, s/n. 46014 Valencia.

Quinolone antibiotics are frequently used in the practice of medicine. Nephrotoxic side effects related to the use of quinolones are uncommon. We report a patient in treatment with ciprofloxacin who presented with purpuric skin lesions and alteration of renal function. We review these antibacterial agents with special attention on associated adverse reactions, and present-day experience with the newer quinolone antibiotics.

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