Acute kidney injury Flashcards
1
Q
Which drugs should be stopped in patients with an AKI?
A
NSAIDs, ACEIs, ARBs, diuretics, aminoglycosides (gentamicin)
2
Q
Which drugs may have to be stopped in AKI as there’s an increased risk of toxicity?
A
Digoxin, metformin, lithium
3
Q
After and AKI has been treated how should ACEIs be started?
A
Titrate them up from a lower dose whilst monitoring renal function
