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Amoxapine-associated acute renal failure.

A E Jennings, A S Levey, J T Harrington

    Archives of Internal Medicine
    |August 1, 1983
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    Amoxapine overdose can cause acute renal failure, seizures, and rhabdomyolysis. Prompt intravenous saline hydration may prevent kidney damage in these cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmacology
    • Nephrology
    • Toxicology

    Background:

    • Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) like amoxapine are used for depression.
    • TCAs can have significant toxicity in overdose scenarios.
    • Acute renal failure (ARF) is a serious complication of drug overdose.

    Observation:

    • A 27-year-old man developed ARF, seizure, and rhabdomyolysis after amoxapine overdose.
    • Renal function normalized within ten days post-ingestion.
    • Manufacturer data revealed 12 ARF cases in 111 amoxapine overdoses.

    Findings:

    • Among amoxapine overdose patients with ARF, seizures occurred in seven and rhabdomyolysis/myoglobinuria in eight.
    • Potential mechanisms for amoxapine-induced ARF include acute tubular necrosis (ATN) from rhabdomyolysis, ATN from hypotension, or direct nephrotoxicity.
    • A significant incidence of ARF is associated with amoxapine overdose.

    Implications:

    • Intravenous saline hydration is proposed to mitigate the risk of ARF in amoxapine overdose.
    • Early recognition and management of amoxapine toxicity are crucial.
    • Further research into amoxapine's nephrotoxic mechanisms is warranted.

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