Administering intravenous immune globulin for a patient with clostridium difficile infection and acute renal failure

Authors

Jennifer S. Hardesty, St. Louis College of Pharmacy
Paul Juang, St. Louis College of Pharmacy

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice

Abstract

Severe renal adverse effects have been documented after intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) therapy. This is the first reported case of successfully using IVIG to treat a patient with Clostridium difficile infection with concomitant acute renal failure where the patient did not experience a worsening of renal function. The use of IVIG in C. difficile and the mechanism of renal failure secondary to IVIG are reviewed. In addition, a brief overview of IVIG use in patients with acute renal failure is included. © 2010 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

First Page

211

Last Page

215

DOI

10.1097/IPC.0b013e3181c5ef24

Publication Date

5-1-2010

Recommended Citation

Hardesty, Jennifer S. and Juang, Paul, "Administering intravenous immune globulin for a patient with clostridium difficile infection and acute renal failure" (2010). Pharmacy Practice Faculty Publications. 529. https://doi.org/10.1097/IPC.0b013e3181c5ef24
https://collections.uhsp.edu/pharm-practice_pubs/529