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Tomasz Harężlak1,2, Urszula Religioni3, Filip M Szymański4
1Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus University, Torun, Poland.
Abstract:
Triple whammy (TW) is a potentially dangerous drug combination that can lead to acute kidney injury (AKI). This drug interaction (DI) occurs when angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) are used together with diuretics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). One of the most serious consequences of TW DI is an increased risk of developing pre-renal acute kidney injury (pr-AKI). The term TW, in the context of a DI affecting kidney function, is not very widespread. The aim of this article was to gather information on this interaction. Previous knowledge on the mechanism of TW and how to increase patient awareness of this interaction is described. In addition, the specific nature of the acute kidney injury (AKI) caused by triple whammy (AKITW) is presented. On the basis of the current state of knowledge, recommendations on how to manage the TW DI are also demonstrated.
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