Acute renal failure after intravenous immunoglobulin therapy
Pasatiempo, A.M.; Kroser, J.A.; Rudnick, M.; Hoffman, B.I.
Journal of Rheumatology 21(2): 347-349
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0315-162X PMID: 8182648 Document Number: 422763
We describe 3 patients given intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) who developed acute renal failure temporally related to IVIG therapy. The rise in BUN and creatinine appeared to be transient and reversible 8-14 days after discontinuation of the drug. Renal dysfunction was mild in 2 patients but was severe in one who presented with azotemia, worsening congestive heart failure, severe hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, and metabolic acidosis necessitating hemodialysis. Renal dysfunction was not associated with a specific immunoglobulin preparation or dose.