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Review
. 2024 Aug 12;60(8):1302.
doi: 10.3390/medicina60081302.

Poisoning-Induced Acute Kidney Injury: A Review

Ching-Hsiang Yu  1 , Lan-Chi Huang  2 , Yu-Jang Su  1   3   4   5   6
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Review

Poisoning-Induced Acute Kidney Injury: A Review

Ching-Hsiang Yu et al. Medicina (Kaunas). .

Abstract

Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a debilitating, multi-etiological disease that is commonly seen in clinical practice and in the emergency department. In this review, we introduce the definition, symptoms, and causes of poisoning-related AKI; we also discuss its mechanisms, risk factors, and epidemiology, as well as elaborate on the relevant laboratory tests. Subsequently, we discuss the treatment strategies for toxin- and substance-related AKI caused by Glafenin, antimicrobial agents, lithium, contrast media, snake venom, herbicides, ethylene glycol, synthetic cannabinoids, cocaine, heroin, and amphetamines. Finally, for a comprehensive overview of poisoning-related AKI, we review the management, prevention, and outcomes of this condition.

Keywords: acute kidney injury (AKI); herbicide; heroin; lithium; rhabdomyolysis.

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Conflict of interest statement

We declare that there are no conflicts of interest.

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