The Use of Acetazolamide to Prevent Acute Kidney Injury in Patients with Cancer on High-Dose Methotrexate Treatment: A Retrospective Pilot Analysis

<b>Background:</b> High-dose methotrexate (HDMTX) chemotherapy is associated with a significant risk of acute kidney injury (AKI). Acetazolamide is thought to increase methotrexate solubility via urinary alkalinisation, potentially reducing the risk of crystalline nephropathy. A tertiary...

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Main Authors: Lindon Lin, Tracey Batt, Gregory M. Peterson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
Series:Clinics and Practice
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2039-7283/14/6/205
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