Management of AKI Flashcards
1
Q
What drugs are usually safe to continue in AKI?
A
- Paracetamol
- Warfarin
- Statins
- Aspirin (at a cardioprotective dose of 75mg od)
- Clopidogrel
- Beta-blockers
2
Q
What drugs should be stopped in AKI as it may worsen renal function?
A
- NSAIDs
- Aminoglycosides
- ACE inhibitors
- Angiotensin II receptor antagonists
- Diuretics
3
Q
Which drugs may have to be stopped in AKI as there is an increased risk of toxicity? (but doesn’t usually worsen the AKI itself)
A
- Metformin
- Lithium
- Digoxin
