Drugs and the Kidney

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-viii

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2. Analgesic Nephropathy and the Effect of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs on the Kidney

   • P. Kincaid-Smith

   Pages 1-35

3. Interstitial Nephritis

   • C. G. Newstead, F. P. Marsh

   Pages 37-63

4. Methods to Increase Poison Elimination

   • J. A. Vale

   Pages 65-111

5. Drug Monitoring

   • A. K. Scott

   Pages 113-151

6. Back Matter

   Pages 153-158

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In recent years both doctors and patients have become increasingly aware that many essential drugs may induce unfortunate side-effects in susceptible individuals. The kidney is the principal route of excretion for many of these substances and may as a result become involved in pathological processes. Developments in haemodialysis and haemo­ perfusion may be of value in increasing the rate of excretion of potentially toxic substances but it is essential that the advantages and disadvantages of these techniques are fully appreciated by all with an interest in clinical practice. This book details the recent advances in understanding of analgesic nephropathy, interstitial nephritis, elimination of poisons and drug monitoring. Each chapter has been written by a recognized expert in the field and provides information of relevance and practical import­ ance to the average clinician. The developments of the last decade have emphasized that drug toxicity is a subject on which all clinicians, but perhaps especially nephrologists, should be fully informed. ABOUT TH E EDITOR Professor Graeme R. D. Catto is Professor in Medicine and Thera­ peutics at the University of Aberdeen and Honorary Consultant Phy­ sician/Nephrologist to the Grampian Health Board. His current interest in transplant immunology was stimulated as a Harkness Fellow at Harvard Medicial School and the Peter Bent Brighton Hospital, Boston, USA. He is a member of many medical societies including the Association of Physicians of Great Britain and Ireland, the Renal Association and the Transplantation Society.

• dialysis
• drug
• immunology
• kidney
• poison
• research
• toxicity
• transplantation

`The New Clinical Applicatons series plans to provide a clear overview of selected areas of nephrology, and this volume on drugs admirably achieves this aim. It will provide a useful reference guide to the four topics chosen, and will be a valuable addition to a nephrologist's library.'

• University of Aberdeen, UK

  G. R. D. Catto

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