nephrotoxic
Harmful to kidneys
Nephrotoxic describes substances that damage the kidneys.
Certain medications, heavy metals, and chemicals are nephrotoxic, requiring careful monitoring during treatment: The antibiotic is nephrotoxic at high doses.
The term combines nephro- (kidney) with toxic.
Glycopeptide antibiotic for resistant infections
- cyclosporineImmunosuppressive transplant drug
- methotrexateAntifolate chemotherapy agent
- NSAIDsOver-the-counter pain class
- contrast dyeImaging agent for visibility
lithium · acyclovir · heavy metals · lead · mercury · cadmium · arsenic · myoglobin
Gradual renal function loss
- proteinuriaAbnormal urinary albumin levels
- electrolyte imbalanceAbnormal blood mineral levels
- dialysisMechanical blood filtration
- renal failureLoss of kidney function
nephropathy · uremia · kidney transplant · permanent damage · Fanconi syndrome
Bodily fluid replenishment
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- drug levelsMedication amount in body
- avoidanceDeliberate keeping away
- discontinuationFormal ending of something
Arterial walls contracting inward
- apoptosisProgrammed cell death
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- ischemiaInsufficient tissue blood supply
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
vancomycin
Glycopeptide antibiotic for resistant infections
- cyclosporineImmunosuppressive transplant drug
- methotrexateAntifolate chemotherapy agent
- NSAIDsOver-the-counter pain class
contrast dye · lithium · acyclovir · heavy metals · lead · mercury · cadmium · arsenic · myoglobin · hemoglobin
chronic kidney disease
Gradual renal function loss
- proteinuriaAbnormal urinary albumin levels
- electrolyte imbalanceAbnormal blood mineral levels
- dialysisMechanical blood filtration
renal failure · nephropathy · uremia · kidney transplant · permanent damage · Fanconi syndrome
hydration
Bodily fluid replenishment
- monitoringOngoing observation of something
- drug levelsMedication amount in body
- avoidanceDeliberate keeping away
vasoconstriction
Arterial walls contracting inward
- apoptosisProgrammed cell death
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- ischemiaInsufficient tissue blood supply
nephrotoxicnontoxic
Not harmful if consumed
benign · harmless · safe · noninjurious · therapeutic
toxic, toxin, toxicity, detoxify, nephron, nephrology, nephrectomy