Ibuprofen-induced Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis: First reported case

Indian J Pharmacol. 2016 Nov-Dec;48(6):739-740. doi: 10.4103/0253-7613.194848.

Abstract

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is used widely in treating pain, fever, and inflammation. Its side effects are mainly due to acute renal impairment and gastric discomfort. We hereby report a rare case of Henoch-Schönlein purpura nephritis secondary to ibuprofen consumption which has not been reported in literature before.

Keywords: Henoch–Schönlein purpura; ibuprofen; nephritis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ibuprofen / adverse effects*
  • IgA Vasculitis / chemically induced*
  • IgA Vasculitis / complications
  • IgA Vasculitis / diagnosis*
  • Middle Aged
  • Nephritis / chemically induced*
  • Nephritis / complications
  • Nephritis / diagnosis*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Ibuprofen