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Clinical Nephrotoxins

Renal Injury from Drugs and Chemicals

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  • © 1998

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Editors:
  1. M. E. Broe

    1. Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Antwerp, Belgium

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  2. G. A. Porter

    1. Department of Medicine, The Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, USA

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  3. W. M. Bennett

    1. Division of Nephrology, The Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, USA

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  4. G. A. Verpooten

    1. Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Antwerp, Belgium

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Table of contents (37 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xv
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  2. General

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. Clinical relevance

      • Dieter Kleinknecht, George A. Porter
      Pages 3-12

    3. Renal handling of drugs and xenobiotics

      • Marc E. De Broe, Françoise Roch-Ramel
      Pages 13-30

    4. Immunologically-mediated toxin-induced renal diseases

      • Lucette Pelletier, Philippe Druet
      Pages 31-38

    5. Cellular mechanisms of nephrotoxicity

      • Etienne J. Nouwen, Robert J. Walker, George A. Porter
      Pages 39-59

    6. Experimental models

      • Walter Pfaller, Christian C. Willinger, Samuel Heyman, Mayer Brezis, Seymour Rosen, John D. Conger et al.
      Pages 61-99

  3. Specific Drugs

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 101-101
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    2. Introduction Anti-infectious agents

      • Jean-Paul Fillastre
      Pages 103-104

    3. Aminoglycosides and vancomycin

      • Gert A. Verpooten, Paul M. Tulkens, William M. Bennett
      Pages 105-120

    4. The renal toxicity of beta-lactam antibiotics: Mechanisms and clinical implications

      • Bruce M. Tune
      Pages 121-134

    5. Amphotericin B

      • José F. Bernardo, Ramzi Sabra, Robert A. Branch
      Pages 135-151

    6. Miscellaneous drugs with nephrotoxic potential (Sulfonamides, sulfadiazine, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, pentamidine, pyrimethamine, dapsone, quinolones)

      • Carlos A. Vaamonde
      Pages 153-173

    7. Antiviral agents

      • Jeffrey S. Berns, Raphael M. Cohen, Michael R. Rudnick
      Pages 175-186

    8. Introduction Analgesic related renal injury

      • Marc E. De Broe
      Pages 187-187

    9. Analgesics

      • Monique M. Elseviers, Marc E. De Broe
      Pages 189-201

    10. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: Effects on kidney function

      • Andrew Whelton, Alan J. Watson
      Pages 203-216

    11. 5-Aminosalicylic acid and chronic interstitial nephritis

      • Marc E. De Broe, Jean-Claude Stolear, Etienne J. Nouwen, Monique M. Elseviers
      Pages 217-222

    12. Nephrotoxicity of gold salts, D-penicillamine, and allopurinol

      • Shiro Ueda
      Pages 223-238

    13. Renal injury from angiotensin I converting enzyme inhibitors

      • Paul E. De Jong, Lori L. Woods
      Pages 239-250
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About this book

GEORGE A. PORTER information is an international commodity whose The field of clinical nephrotoxicity involves toxins of interpretation and application are strongly influenced diverse origin and exposure. A significant contribution by both the cultural and ethnic background of the to this problem arises from registered and non-regis­ observer. The opportunity to share in the rich diversity tered drugs either prescribed or purchased over the of the international scientific community was a fun­ counter. Another major contributor comes from occu­ pational or industrial exposures. Each situation pre­ damental goal of this endeavor. To participate as sents the nephrologist with unique challenges con­ equals leads to mutual respect and peer appreciation. cerning diagnosis, confirrnation, and treatment includ­ The sharing of intellectual resources which such an ing limitation from future exposure. In selecting drugs effort fosters, should facilitate the advancement of for inclusions in this book the editors were guided by sound science. both frequency and current knowledge. For occupa­ Our approach to the field of nephrotoxicity is from tionall environmental exposures similar guidelines the perspective of a book which will be of value to the were applied. As one reviews the world's literature clinician. In this respect we have chosen compounds concerning nephrotoxicity two types of investigation wh ich are of current importance to the nephrologist and his/her patient rather than of historical interest.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Division of Nephrology and Hypertension, University of Antwerp, Belgium

    M. E. Broe, G. A. Verpooten

  • Department of Medicine, The Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, USA

    G. A. Porter

  • Division of Nephrology, The Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, USA

    W. M. Bennett

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Clinical Nephrotoxins

  • Book Subtitle: Renal Injury from Drugs and Chemicals

  • Editors: M. E. Broe, G. A. Porter, W. M. Bennett, G. A. Verpooten

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-015-9088-4

  • Publisher: Springer Dordrecht

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht 1998

  • eBook ISBN: 978-94-015-9088-4Published: 11 November 2013

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: XV, 481

  • Number of Illustrations: 176 b/w illustrations

  • Topics: Nephrology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacology/Toxicology

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