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The table shows the frequency of patients with AKI using selected renal risk drugs that should be avoided.
| AKI (n = 33) (%) | |
|---|---|
| Opioids | 13 (39.4) |
| NSAIDs | 4 (12.1) |
| Metformin | 4 (12.1) |
| ACEIs/ARBs | 10 (30.3) |
AKI, acute kidney injury; NSAIDs, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. ACEIs, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors. ARBs, angiotensin II receptor blockers.
