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[Drug induced nephrotic syndrome]
1Division of Kidney and Hypertension, Department of Internal Medicine, Jikei University School of Medicine.
Nihon Rinsho. Japanese Journal of Clinical Medicine
|October 27, 2004
Summary
Drug-induced nephrotic syndrome can manifest in various renal diseases. Discontinuation of causative agents like NSAIDs and antirheumatic drugs often leads to complete recovery without corticosteroids.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Pharmacology
- Toxicology
Context:
- Drug-induced nephrotoxicity is a significant clinical concern.
- Various medications, including antibiotics, NSAIDs, radiocontrast media, anticancer drugs, and antirheumatic drugs, can cause kidney damage.
- Nephrotic syndrome is a specific manifestation of drug-induced kidney injury.
Purpose:
- To review and summarize the spectrum of drug-induced nephrotic syndrome.
- To identify major drug classes and specific agents implicated in nephrotic syndrome and glomerular damage.
- To describe the renal pathologies associated with drug-induced nephropathy.
Summary:
- Drug-induced nephropathy presents with diverse renal diseases, including acute tubular necrosis, interstitial nephritis, and glomerular damage.
- Key culprits for drug-induced nephrotic syndrome and glomerular injury include gold, penicillamine, bucillamine, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
- Membranous glomerulonephritis is the predominant histological finding in drug-induced nephrotic syndrome; withdrawal of the offending agent typically results in complete resolution without impacting renal function or necessitating corticosteroid treatment.
Impact:
- Highlights the importance of considering medication history in patients presenting with nephrotic syndrome.
- Provides guidance on the management of drug-induced nephrotic syndrome, emphasizing drug withdrawal over immunosuppression in many cases.
- Informs clinicians about the potential renal side effects of commonly used medications.