Acute renal failure associated with a labetalol overdose.
A case of acute renal failure in association with a deliberate labetalol overdose is described. The possible pathogenetic mechanisms behind the deterioration in renal function are discussed. Treatment of beta-blockade overdose, with special emphasis on the place of glucagon in such poisoning, is reviewed.
Korzets
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Department of Nephrology, Leicester General Hospital, UK.
Danby
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P
Edmunds
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ME
Feehally
J
J
Walls
J
J
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D062787:Drug Overdose; D005934:Glucagon / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007741:Labetalol / Q000506:poisoning*; D008297:Male; D006435:Renal Dialysis
D005934:Glucagon; D007741:Labetalol