Statins Against Drug-Induced Nephrotoxicity

• Main Authors: Simin Dashti-Khavidaki (Author), Azadeh Moghaddas (Author), Behrooz Heydari (Author), Hossein Khalili (Author), Mahboob lessan-Pezeshki (Author), Mahbooh Lessan-Pezeshki (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2013-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Drug-induced nephrotoxicity (DIN) accounts for up to 60% of hospital acquired acute kidney injury with considerable morbidity and mortality. Several efforts have been made to reduce drug-induced nephrotoxicity; however, DIN remains a matter of concern. Statins with their antioxidant, anti-inflammato...