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Medical management of acute kidney injury following cardiac surgery
| Treatment | Mechanism | Action in kidney |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Na+, K+, 2Cl- symporter (NKCC2) antagonist | Diuresis |
| Fenoldopam | D1 receptor antagonist | Renal vasodilation and increased blood flow |
| Theophylline & aminophylline (xanthine derivatives) | Inhibit adenosine-induced vasoconstriction | Increased renal blood flow, diuresis |
