[Angiotensin - a possible cause of acute renal failure (author's transl)].

Abstract

The hypertensive action of angiotensin is purely brought about by peripheral vasoconstriction and may, thus, lead to reduced perfusion of vital organs, especially the kidneys. The dangers of angiotensin in triggering off acute renal failure are illustrated by a case report in which this drug was administered to a comatose patient with hypovolaemic hypotension following barbiturate self-poisoning.

• Authors: H Pall, G Kleinberger, R Kotzaurek, M Pichler, S Szeless
• Journal: Wiener klinische Wochenschrift (Wien Klin Wochenschr) Vol. 88 Issue 7 Pg. 246-8 (Apr 02 1976) ISSN: 0043-5325 [Print] Austria
• Vernacular Title: Angiotensin - mögliche Ursache eines akuten Niervenversagens
• PMID: 983079 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Angiotensin II
• Furosemide

Topics

• Acute Kidney Injury (chemically induced, drug therapy, physiopathology)
• Adult
• Angiotensin II (adverse effects, pharmacology)
• Blood Pressure (drug effects)
• Female
• Furosemide (therapeutic use)
• Glomerular Filtration Rate (drug effects)
• Humans