Drugs and renal impairment Flashcards
1
Q
Pneumonic to remember which drugs to stop
A
DAMN
D- Diuretics
A- Ace inhibitor
M- Metformin
N- NSAIDs
2
Q
Which nephrotoxic drugs can cause pre renal failure?
A
DAN
D- Diuretics
A- Ace inhibitors
N- NSAIDs
3
Q
Which nephrotoxic drugs can cause tubular necrosis?
A
Lithium
Calcineurin Inhibitors
Contrast agents
Gentamicin
Cisplastin
Amphoteracin B
4
Q
Which nephrotoxic drugs can cause interstitial Nephritis ?
A
NSAIDs
Antibiotics- penicillin, rifampicin
5
Q
Which nephrotoxic drugs can cause glomerular damage?
A
Gold
Pencillamine