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  • Title: [Drug-induced kidney damage].
    Author: Schwarz A.
    Journal: Z Arztl Fortbild (Jena); 1996 May; 90(3):205-12. PubMed ID: 8779233.
    Abstract:
    Drug-related renal damage is manifold in its origin, clinical picture and prognosis. The disorder can manifest itself as a purely functional phenomenon with tubular elimination of amino acids, enzymes, protein, glucose and electrolytes, or it is due to reversible hemodynamic changes; on the other hand, it may be accompanied by cell necrosis and inflammation. Hemodynamic, toxic, immunologic, or mechanically obstructive mechanisms or a combination of these play a pathogenetic role. It is important to know the renal parameters before and monitor them during treatment with nephrotoxic drugs; to avoid concomitant administration of two or more nephrotoxic drugs; and to make the diagnosis as well as terminate exposure rapidly.
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