From the Guidelines
Pyelonephritis is not typically induced by Felisberto (Felvin) as it is not a recognized medication or substance in medical literature, and treatment should focus on addressing the underlying bacterial infection. If you're experiencing symptoms of pyelonephritis (kidney infection) such as flank pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or painful urination, you should seek immediate medical attention.
Diagnosis and Treatment
Treatment for pyelonephritis typically involves antibiotics, and the choice of antibiotic should be based on local resistance patterns and susceptibility testing 1.
- Fluoroquinolones and cephalosporins are recommended for oral empiric treatment of uncomplicated pyelonephritis 1.
- For patients requiring hospitalization, initial treatment with an intravenous antimicrobial regimen such as a fluoroquinolone, an aminoglycoside, or an extended-spectrum cephalosporin or penicillin is recommended 1.
Important Considerations
- Urine culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing should be performed in all cases of pyelonephritis 1.
- Evaluation of the upper urinary tract via ultrasound should be performed to rule out urinary tract obstruction or renal stone disease 1.
- Patients should be advised to drink plenty of fluids, complete the full course of antibiotics even if symptoms improve, and follow up with their healthcare provider to ensure the infection has resolved completely.
Risk Factors
- Common risk factors for pyelonephritis include urinary tract abnormalities, kidney stones, diabetes, or a weakened immune system 1.
From the Research
Relationship Between Pyelonephritis and Felisberto (Felvin) Induced Nephrotoxicity
There are no research papers to assist in answering this question, as none of the provided studies mention Felisberto (Felvin) or its relationship to pyelonephritis or nephrotoxicity.
Acute Pyelonephritis
- Acute pyelonephritis is a common bacterial infection of the renal pelvis and kidney, most often seen in young adult women 2.
- The most common etiologic cause is infection with Escherichia coli 3, 2, 4, 5.
- Symptoms of acute pyelonephritis include fever, flank pain, and a positive urinalysis 3, 2.
- Treatment options for acute pyelonephritis include oral fluoroquinolones, extended-spectrum penicillins, amoxicillin-clavulanate potassium, cephalosporins, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 3, 2, 4, 5.
- The standard duration of therapy is seven to 14 days, and urine culture should be repeated one to two weeks after completion of antibiotic therapy 3.
Diagnosis and Treatment
- History and physical examination are the most useful tools for diagnosis of acute pyelonephritis 2.
- Urine culture should be obtained in all patients to guide antibiotic therapy if the patient does not respond to initial empiric antibiotic regimens 2.
- Imaging studies, such as contrast-enhanced computed tomography, are not necessary unless there is no improvement in the patient's symptoms or if there is symptom recurrence after initial improvement 2.
- Outpatient treatment is appropriate for most patients, while inpatient therapy is recommended for patients who have severe illness or in whom a complication is suspected 3, 2.