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What Do We Know about Opioids and the Kidney?

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: Evidence suggests a link between opioid use and kidney disease. This review summarizes the known renal manifestations of opioid use including its role in acute and chronic kidney injury. Both the direct and indirect effects of the drug, and the context which leads to the development of renal failure, are explored. While commonly used safely for pain control and anesthesia in those with kidney disease, the concerns with respect to side effects and toxicity of opioids are addressed. This is especially relevant with the worldwide increase in the use of opioids for medical and recreational use.

Source: International Journal of Molecular Sciences

DOI: 10.3390/ijms18010223

Authors: Mary Mallappallil, Jacob Sabu, Eli Friedman, Moro Salifu

Institutions: State University of New York, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Language: English

Topic: Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,499