Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of IndiaIndian Journal of Pharmacy PracticeVol. 5 | Issue 2 | pp. 57–58Open access
ACase of Nimesulide toxicity in an Indian Child
- 1,
- 2*,
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- 1 Charak Care Clinics, SAS Nagar.
- 2 Department of Pharmacy Practice, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Sector 67, SAS Nagar-160062, Punjab.
Published in Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice
Correspondence: Tiwari P
Department of Pharmacy Practice, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Sector 67, SAS Nagar-160062, Punjab.
- Received:
- May 8, 2012
- Accepted:
- May 17, 2012
How to cite
G, G., P, T., & R, A. ACase of Nimesulide toxicity in an Indian Child. Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 5(2), 57–58.
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.
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Article metadata
| Title | ACase of Nimesulide toxicity in an Indian Child |
|---|---|
| Authors | Gupta G; Tiwari P; Ahlawat R |
| Affiliations | Charak Care Clinics, SAS Nagar.; Department of Pharmacy Practice, National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER), Sector 67, SAS Nagar-160062, Punjab. |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice |
| Volume / Issue | Vol. 5, Issue 2 |
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