A case of rifampin-induced acute tubular necrosis requiring haemodialysis in a patient receiving thrice weekly rifampin with daily dapsone for re-treatment of relapsed Hansen’s disease is reported. The patient had positive rifampin-dependent anti-platelet antibodies. Case reports of acute renal failure associated with the use of rifampin are summarised.
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