Atazanavir-associated nephrolithiasis: cases from the US Food and Drug Administration's Adverse Event Reporting System
- 31 May 2007
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wolters Kluwer Health in AIDS
- Vol. 21 (9) , 1215-1218
- https://doi.org/10.1097/qad.0b013e32813aee35
Abstract
The risk of nephrolithiasis associated with atazanavir is not well characterized. The US Food and Drug Administration's Adverse Event Reporting System was searched for reports of nephrolithiasis in HIV-infected patients taking an atazanavir-based regimen. Thirty cases were identified. Many patients required hospitalization for management, including lithotripsy, ureteral stent insertion, or endoscopic stone removal. Some cases of nephrolithiasis resulted in atazanavir discontinuation. Healthcare professionals and patients should be informed that nephrolithiasis is a possible adverse event with atazanavir.Keywords
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