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Several different substances can be toxic to the kidneys. These include: antibiotics, primarily aminoglycosides, sulphonamides, amphotericin B, polymyxin, neomycin, bacitracin, rifampin, trimethoprim, cephaloridine, methicillin.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoNephrotoxic injury is damage to one or both of the kidneys that results from exposure to a toxic material, usually through ingestion.
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How is nephrotoxic injury diagnosed?
Damage to the kidneys is assessed through a combination of physical examination, blood tests, urine tests, and imaging procedures. Diagnosis of nephrotoxic injury as the underlying cause results from a thorough investigation of.
What is the treatment for nephrotoxic injury?
Treatment of nephrotoxic injury takes place in the hospital and focuses on removing the toxin from the patient's system, while maintaining kidney function. Removal methods are targeted to specific toxins and may include.
What is the prognosis for a patient with nephrotoxic injury?
The outcome of nephrotoxic injury is determined by the cause and severity of the damage. In cases where damage has not progressed beyond acute renal failure, kidney function can be fully restored once the toxin is removed from.
What are the symptoms of nephrotoxic injury?
Symptoms of nephrotoxic injury are wide ranging and, in some cases, depend upon the type of toxin involved. In general, symptoms are similar to those of renal failure and include excess urea in the blood (azotemia), anemia.
What is the meaning of Nephrotoxic?
Toxic, or damaging, to the kidney.
Is copper sulphate carcinogenic?
No, but it is nephrotoxic, toxic to your kidneys.
How can nephrotoxic injury be prevented?
When taking antibiotics or analgesics, recommended dosages should be strictly followed. Also, elderly patients on these medications (for example, those taking aspirin for heart problems or NSAIDs for arthritis) should be closely monitored.
What intrarenal conditions involve kidney disease or direct injury to the kidneys?
lack of blood supply to the kidneys (ischemia) use of radiocontrast agents in patients with kidney problems drug abuse or overdose long-term use of nephrotoxic medications
What lab tests need to be monitored for nephrotoxic drugs?
Serum creatinine
What is one use of hemoperfusion?
to remove nephrotoxic drugs or poisons from the blood in emergency situations
What is Mississippi Mud drug?
vancomycin before its was 'reformulated' due to its nephrotoxic side effect
Can dogs take ibruprofen?
absolutely never. it is highly nephrotoxic in dogs and even at low doses will cause gastric ulcers.
