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. 2011 Jun 29;13(3):222. doi: 10.1186/ar3256

Table 2.

Renal toxicities of drugs commonly used by rheumatologists

Renal manifestation Drug
Acute renal failure NSAIDs, cyclosporine overdose, biphosphonates
Chronic renal failure NSAIDs, cyclosporine overdose
Proteinuria/nephrotic syndrome NSAIDs, gold
Sodium retention/edema/hypertension NSAIDs
Arterial hypertension Leflunomide, cyclosporine

NSAID, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.