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The risk factors of colistin methanesulfonate associated nephrotoxicity

Elif Tükenmez Tigen, E. Nursen Koltka, Arzu Dogru, Melek Gura, Haluk Vahabaoglu

Keywords : Colistin methanesulfonate, nephrotoxicity, risk factors

Citation Information : Tigen ET, Koltka EN, Dogru A, Gura M, Vahabaoglu H. The risk factors of colistin methanesulfonate associated nephrotoxicity. Indian J Crit Care Med 2016; 20 (6):353-356.

DOI: 10.4103/0972-5229.183905

License: CC BY-ND 3.0

Published Online: 01-01-2014

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2016; The Author(s).


Abstract

Purpose: The risk factors of colistin methanesulfonate (CMS) associated nephrotoxicity are important. Our study attempts look into the prevalence of CMS-associated nephrotoxicity in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), and related risk factors. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted between September 2010 and April 2012 on 55 patients who underwent CMS treatment. Nephrotoxicity risk was defined based on the Risk Injury Failure Loss End-stage kidney disease criteria. Results: Fifty-five patients included in the study. A total of 22 (40%) patients developed nephrotoxicity. The correlation was detected between nephrotoxicity and patients over 65 with a high Acute Physiologic Assessment and Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II score. APACHE II score was revealed an independent risk factor for nephrotoxicity. Conclusion: Advanced age and a high APACHE II score are significant risk factors in the development of nephrotoxicity at ICUs following CMS use. Patient selection and close monitoring are critical when starting CMS treatment.


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