Colistin Induced Nephrotoxicity: Experience from a University Hospital

Bakır Ekinci, Pınar; Kurtaran, Melek; Kara, EMRE; Avcı, HANİFE; Demirkan, SALİH; Metan, GÖKHAN

doi:10.4274/mjima.galenos.2021.2021.53

Colistin Induced Nephrotoxicity: Experience from a University Hospital

Bakır Ekinci P., Kurtaran M., Kara E., Avcı H., Demirkan S. K., Metan G.

Mediterranean Journal of Infection Microbes and Antimicrobials, vol.10, 2021 (Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 10
Publication Date: 2021
Doi Number: 10.4274/mjima.galenos.2021.2021.53
Journal Name: Mediterranean Journal of Infection Microbes and Antimicrobials
Journal Indexes: Scopus
Keywords: Polymyxins, acute kidney injury, nephrotoxicity, risk factor, colistin dosage, ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY, INFECTIOUS-DISEASES SOCIETY, CRITICALLY-ILL PATIENTS, INTRAVENOUS COLISTIN, POLYMYXIN-B, CARE, COLISTIMETHATE, MULTICENTER
Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Colistin has been widely used in the treatment of infections caused by multidrug-resistant bacteria. This study aimed to determine the frequency and risk factors of colistin-related nephrotoxicity.