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. 1999 Jul 3;319(7201):41–44. doi: 10.1136/bmj.319.7201.41
Damage Class of drug


Decrease in renal perfusion Diuretics, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, β blockers, vasodilators
Impaired intrarenal haemodynamics Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, radiocontrast agents
Tubular toxicity Aminoglycosides, amphotericin, cisplatin
Allergic interstitial nephritis β lactams, non-steroidal anti-inflammatories