Citation

Eden G, Busch M, Kühn-Velten WN, Schneider A, Kielstein JT. Clin. Nephrol. 2011; 75(2): 171-173.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Dustri-Verlag Dr Karl Feistle)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

21255548

Abstract

High-flux hemodialysis is the method of choice for the treatment of many life threatening intoxications. Reports on intoxication with pentoxifylline are rare, and although pharmacokinetic properties of the drug suggest a potential role for hemodialysis, there are no published reports on extracorporeal treatment attempts. We report the first case of successful treatment of potentially life-threatening pentoxifylline intoxication by high-flux hemodialysis. Based on this single case, dialysis should be considered, especially in anuric patients with pentoxifylline intoxication.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Adult; Female; Poisoning; Treatment Outcome; Suicide, Attempted; Renal Dialysis; Acidosis; Pentoxifylline; Oliguria; Anuria