Low dose of flurbiprofen axetil decrease the rate of acute kidney injury after operation: a retrospective clinical

Dong Wang1, Shi-Kun Yang2, Meng-Xi Zhao1

  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, 138, Tongzipo Road, Changsha, Hunan, China.

BMC Nephrology
|February 16, 2020
PubMed
Abstract

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Low-dose flurbiprofen axetil (FA) may reduce postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI), while high-dose FA increases AKI risk. This dose-dependent relationship highlights the importance of careful perioperative FA administration for kidney protection.

Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
  • Nephrology and Kidney Diseases
  • Pharmacology and Therapeutics

Background:

  • Flurbiprofen axetil (FA) is widely used for perioperative pain management.
  • The association between FA dosage and postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) is not well-established.
  • Understanding this relationship is crucial for patient safety during and after surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the dose-dependent effects of perioperative flurbiprofen axetil (FA) on the incidence of postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI).
  • To determine if different dosages of FA influence the risk of developing AKI after surgery.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for FA use in the perioperative period.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 9915 patients undergoing surgery.
  • Categorization of patients based on perioperative flurbiprofen axetil (FA) dosage: non-use, low dose (50-100 mg), middle dose (100-250 mg), and large dose (≥250 mg).
  • Statistical analysis using univariable and multivariate logistic regression to assess the impact of FA dosage on AKI prevalence.

Main Results:

  • The overall incidence of postoperative AKI was 6.7%.
  • Low-dose FA (50-100 mg) was associated with a significantly lower AKI incidence (4.5%) compared to non-use (7.2%, P < 0.001).
  • Large-dose FA (≥250 mg) showed a significantly higher AKI incidence (18.8%) compared to non-use (7.2%, P < 0.001), indicating a dose-dependent risk.

Conclusions:

  • The effect of flurbiprofen axetil (FA) on postoperative acute kidney injury (AKI) is dose-dependent.
  • Perioperative use of low-dose FA (50-100 mg) may be protective against AKI.
  • High-dose FA (≥250 mg) is a significant risk factor for postoperative AKI.

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