title: Olmesartan medoxomil-induced acute renal failure in a premature newborn following maternal exposure during pregnancy: a case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin II (AT II) receptor blockers (ARBs) are widely used antihypertensives with well-recognized renoprotective and cardioprotective effects. Although treatment with these agents generally does not result in adverse metabolic consequences, their use during human pregnancy has been associated with negative reactions. Here we report a premature baby with a history of oligohydramnios and maternal exposure to the ARB olmesartan medoxomil who was transferred to our institution with acute renal failure. Conservative treatment with diuretics and meticulous management of fluids and electrolytes resulted in an improvement in renal function in the patient. We conclude that olmesartan medoxomil may cause reversible renal failure in premature neonates.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Nephrology.
authors.forename: Eleni
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Georgaki-Angelaki
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatric Nephrology.
authors.forename: Nicolaos
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Stergiou
authors.affiliation: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
authors.forename: Ekaterini
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Naoum
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Biochemistry , 'Aghia Sophia' Children's Hospital , Athens 11527 , Greece.
authors.forename: Ioannis
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Papassotiriou
authors.affiliation: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
authors.forename: Marina
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Anagnostakou
keywords: acute renal failure; oligohydramnios; olmesartan medoxomil