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Can Antibiotics Damage Kidney Functions?

I have been treated with antibiotic for three years off and on for sinus infections, mrsa, achromobacter and pseudomonas. The drugs I have been on is cipro, bactrium DS,levaquin and doxycycline, most cycle has been thirty days at a time. I have had sinus surgery one year ago.My problem now is I have a creatinine of 1.25 and Iam now on cipro 500mg bid. I have also been on steroids at frequent intervals. Pseudomonas was the last culture I had so Iam on cipro. Will that damage my kidney further. I know I need the antibiotic but Iam very fearful.
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Hello
Thanks for query.
You have been on various antibiotics since last three years for sinus infection .
The antibiotic that you have been prescribed have no adverse effect on kidney function.

Your serum creatinine levels (1.25 ) is well within normal range .

Avoid taking steroids frequently .it is will cause more damage to your kidneys than antibiotics.
Dr.Patil.
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Can Antibiotics Damage Kidney Functions?

Hello Thanks for query. You have been on various antibiotics since last three years for sinus infection . The antibiotic that you have been prescribed have no adverse effect on kidney function. Your serum creatinine levels (1.25 ) is well within normal range . Avoid taking steroids frequently .it is will cause more damage to your kidneys than antibiotics. Dr.Patil.