The use of nephrotoxic drugs in patients with chronic kidney disease

Conclusions Large proportions of patients with chronic kidney disease received nephrotoxic drugs, mainly diuretics. However, patients aged 60  years or older, and those at chronic kidney disease stages 2–3 were significantly more likely to receive contraindicated nephrotoxic drugs compared to other age groups and chronic kidney disease stages.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research