A Review of Drug-Induced Renal Injury

Journal Title: Journal Of Pediatric Critical Care - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 2

Abstract

Drug- induced acute kidney injury is common in critically ill patients. Understanding the mechanism of drug induced renal damage helps to decide appropriate preventive strategies. Identifying at risk patients and avoidance of nephrotoxic agents is of key importance. Drug dose adjusted for renal function should be used in clinical practice.

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Paramanand Andankar, Krunal Shah, Vinayak Patki

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  • EP ID EP354249
  • DOI 10.21304/2018.0502.00371
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Paramanand Andankar, Krunal Shah, Vinayak Patki (2018). A Review of Drug-Induced Renal Injury. Journal Of Pediatric Critical Care, 5(2), 36-41. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-354249