Pharmacological Management of Acute Kidney Injury
Pharmacological Management of Acute Kidney Injury
Pharmacological Management of Acute Kidney Injury
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Prevention <strong>of</strong> radiocontrast-induced nephropathy. Asif A,<br />
Epstein M. Am J <strong>Kidney</strong> Dis. 2004 Jul;44(1):12-24<br />
Radiocontrast is a common cause <strong>of</strong> hospitalacquired<br />
ARF mainly in patients with preexisting<br />
renal failure<br />
Saline hydration is the sole proven effective<br />
protection<br />
The benefits <strong>of</strong> the antioxidant N-acetylcysteine, isoosmolar<br />
contrast agents, fenoldopam (dopamine-1 [DA-<br />
1] receptor agonist), hemodialysis, and hem<strong>of</strong>iltration,<br />
are less certain.