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Drug induced acute interstitial nephritis can be managed conservatively by cessation of the suspected offending drug in many cases. Referral should be made to a nephrologist, with consideration given to renal biopsy, followed by trial of corticosteroids, if renal function does not improve within 7 days of drug cessation.
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Drug induced acute interstitial nephritis can be managed conservatively by cessation of the suspected offending drug in many cases. Referral should be made to a nephrologist, with consideration given to renal biopsy, followed by trial of corticosteroids, if renal function does not improve within 7 days of drug cessation.
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FlucloxacillinMedicineNephrologyRenal functionInterstitial nephritisIntensive care medicineDrugAcute kidney injury
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