AKI drugs Flashcards

1
Q

Usually safe to continue in AKI

A
  • Paracetamol
  • Warfarin
  • Statins
  • Aspirin (at a cardioprotective dose of 75mg od)
  • Clopidogrel
  • Beta-blockers
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2
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Should be stopped in AKI as may worsen renal function

A
  • NSAIDs
  • Aminoglycosides
  • ACE inhibitors
  • Angiotensin II receptor antagonists
  • Diuretics
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3
Q

May have to be stopped in AKI as increased risk of toxicity (but doesn’t usually worsen AKI itself)

A

Metformin
Lithium
Digoxin

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4
Q

STOP WHEN AKI

A

Gentamicin

Diuretics

NSAIDs

ACE - i or ARB

Statins

opiods and morphine lower dose

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5
Q

Drugs causing ulcers

A

aspirin

NSAIDs

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6
Q

Drugs causing dyspepsia

A

corticosteroids

Digoxin

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