Could taking the antibiotic Septran for eight days have caused my kidney function tests to show worse results, protein to appear in my urine, and my blood pressure to rise, even though I feel fine and have no other symptoms?
Yes, the antibiotic Septran (co-trimoxazole) can sometimes temporarily affect kidney test results. It can interfere with how your kidneys clear certain markers, making your kidney function look worse on paper than it actually is. It can also occasionally cause temporary kidney irritation, leading to protein in the urine and a mild rise in blood pressure. These changes are typically reversible once the medicine is stopped. I highly recommend sharing these results with your doctor.
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Could taking the antibiotic Septran for eight days have caused my kidney function tests to show worse results, protein to appear in my urine, and my blood pressure to rise, even though I feel fine and have no other symptoms?