ACase of Nimesulide toxicity in an Indian Child
Authors: Gupta G, Tiwari P, Ahlawat R
Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Vol. 5, Issue 2, pp. 57-58, (2012)
Abstract
A6-year old male child presented with fever for 4 days and he had received nimesulide (without prescription) for 4 days before coming to doctor. On examination, the patient was found to have jaundice and haematuria. The laboratory investigations indicated that the most probable cause for jaundice & haematuria was Nimesulide, since serological test were negative. This is the first case report from India of concomitant hepatic and renal toxicity in a child.
Keywords: Nimesulide, hepatic toxicity, renal toxicity, pediatric case report
