Colistin Induced Nephrotoxicity: Experience from a University Hospital
Mediterranean Journal of Infection, Microbes and Antimicrobials, vol.10, no.53, 2021 (Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 10 Issue: 53
- 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
- Lokman Hekim University Affiliated: No
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.