title: Drug-induced renal toxicity: diagnosis and prevention.
abstract: A range of different drugs can cause renal problems, and reactions to the radiocontrast material administered for diagnostic tests are well known. This review describes factors that put patients at risk of kidney damage from drug use and outlines how to clinically diagnose adverse reactions. The most appropriate way to deal with drug-induced renal toxicity is through prevention.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, St Luke's Hospital, Guardamangia.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Farrugia
mesh_terms: D000617:Aminoglycosides; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects; D003287:Contrast Media / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D009404:Nephrotic Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D051437:Renal Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000617:Aminoglycosides; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D003287:Contrast Media