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Phenazopyridine abuse presenting with acute kidney injury, hemolytic anaemia and jaundice Jaya Prakash Nath Ambinathan Mohamed ElbokylRory McQuillan<p>Phenazopyridine, an azo dye, is commonly used to relieve dysuria caused by bladder irritation or infection. We report the case of a 64-year-old lady who presented with unexplained sub-acute onset hemolytic anaemia followed by acute kidney injury (AKI) and jaundice. This created a diagnostic dilemma until concealed phenazopyridine abuse was discovered. Discontinuation of Phenazopyridine improved renal function and hemoglobin level to baseline without any other intervention. Prompt urinalysis proved&nbsp; crucial in solving the diagnostic challenge. We also present a review of literature highlighting the association of this commonly used medication with renal tubular dysfunction, interstitial nephritis and hemolytic anemia.</p> Archives of Clinical Nephrology - Peertechz Publications 2017-08-23 Case Report https://doi.org/10.17352/acn.000023 en Copyright © Jaya Prakash Nath Ambinathan et al.