Efficacy of allopurinol pretreatment for prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy: a randomized controlled trial

Erol, T.; Tekin, A.; Katircibasi, M.; Sezgin, NURZEN; Bilgi, M.; Tekin, G.; Zumrutdal, A.; Sezgin, A.; Muderrisoglu, H.

doi:10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.04.068

Efficacy of allopurinol pretreatment for prevention of contrast-induced nephropathy: a randomized controlled trial

Erol T., Tekin A., Katircibasi M. T. , Sezgin N. , Bilgi M., Tekin G., ...More

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY, vol.167, no.4, pp.1396-1399, 2013 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 167 Issue: 4
Publication Date: 2013
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2012.04.068
Title of Journal : INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF CARDIOLOGY
Page Numbers: pp.1396-1399

Abstract

Background: Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) remains a common complication of radiographic procedures. Radiocontrast agents can cause a reduction in renal function that may be due to reactive oxygen species. Conflicting evidence suggests that administration of antioxidants prevents CIN.