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Can Antibiotics Damage Kidney Functions?
I have been treated with antibiotic for three years off and on for sinus infections, mrsa, achromobacter and pseudomonas. The drugs I have been on is cipro, bactrium DS,levaquin and doxycycline, most cycle has been thirty days at a time. I have had sinus surgery one year ago.My problem now is I have a creatinine of 1.25 and Iam now on cipro 500mg bid. I have also been on steroids at frequent intervals. Pseudomonas was the last culture I had so Iam on cipro. Will that damage my kidney further. I know I need the antibiotic but Iam very fearful.
Mon, 20 Apr 2015
Hello
Thanks for query.
You have been on various antibiotics since last three years for sinus infection .
The antibiotic that you have been prescribed have no adverse effect on kidney function.
Your serum creatinine levels (1.25 ) is well within normal range .
Avoid taking steroids frequently .it is will cause more damage to your kidneys than antibiotics.
Dr.Patil.
Thanks for query.
You have been on various antibiotics since last three years for sinus infection .
The antibiotic that you have been prescribed have no adverse effect on kidney function.
Your serum creatinine levels (1.25 ) is well within normal range .
Avoid taking steroids frequently .it is will cause more damage to your kidneys than antibiotics.
Dr.Patil.
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