Drug-induced nephrotoxicity

The crucial role of risk factors

Lalita Thatte Dr Thatte, formerly senior nephrology fellow, University of Miami School of Medicine and its affiliated hospitals, is currently practicing in Port Charlotte, Florida.

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Carlos A. Vaamonde Dr Vaamonde is professor of medicine, University of Miami School of Medicine, and chief, nephrology section, Miami Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He has a long-standing interest in clinical and experimental nephrotoxicity.

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Risk factors for drug-induced nephrotoxicity may be patient-related or medication-related. Because decreased renal function is often unsuspected in elderly or asymptomatic patients, overdosing with nephrotoxic agents may occur with resulting renal injury. In this article, Drs Thatte and Vaamonde discuss high-risk situations and offer suggestions for prevention of renal damage.

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