Naproxen and Acute Renal Failure in a Runner
Authors: KEVIN E. VITTING
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (1986)

Letters and Corrections1 July 1986Naproxen and Acute Renal Failure in a RunnerKEVIN E. VITTING, M.D., NORMAN J. NICHOLS, M.D., GENE R. SELIGSON, M.D.KEVIN E. VITTING, M.D., NORMAN J. NICHOLS, M.D., GENE R. SELIGSON, M.D.Author, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-105-1-144_1 SectionsAboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail ExcerptTo the editor: We recently treated a 41-year-old male marathon runner who developed acute renal failure after taking a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug.The patient was an advertising writer in excellent condition, and his prior history was remarkable only for borderline hypertension. For 1 week before the marathon he had been taking naproxen, 250 mg three times daily, until 36 hours before the race.During the 17th mile of the race he dropped out with severe cramping, nausea, and fever. Two days later he was hospitalized with oliguric acute renal failure. He appeared well nourished and well hydrated. His temperature was...References1. MACSEARRAIGHKALLMEYERSCHIFF EJH. Acute renal failure in marathon runners. Nephron. 1979;24:236-40. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar2. KALLMEYERMACSEARRAIGH JE. Changes in calcium levels associated with rhabdomyolysis-induced acute renal failure. S Afr Med J. 1982;62:810-1. MedlineGoogle Scholar3. AHONELIMARKKAKALIMO HOH. Rhabdomyolysis and fatal renal insufficiency after jogging [Abstract]. Duodecim. 1984;100:284-8. MedlineGoogle Scholar4. CLIVESTOFF DJ. Renal syndromes associated with nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs. N Engl J Med. 1984;310:563-72. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar5. ANTTILAHAATAJAKASANEN MMA. Pharmacokinetics of naproxen in subjects with normal and impaired renal function. Eur J Clin Pharmacol. 1980;18:263-8. CrossrefMedlineGoogle Scholar This content is PDF only. To continue reading please click on the PDF icon. Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAuthors: KEVIN E. VITTING, M.D.; NORMAN J. NICHOLS, M.D.; GENE R. SELIGSON, M.D.Affiliations: Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY 10021 PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetails Metrics Cited byOral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs versus other oral analgesic agents for acute soft tissue injuryAssociation of Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug Prescriptions With Kidney Disease Among Active Young and Middle-aged AdultsAcute kidney injury associated with endurance events—is it a cause for concern? A systematic reviewLeitfaden: Medikamenteneinnahme bei körperlicher AktivitätNaproxen and piproxenOral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs versus other oral analgesic agents for acute soft tissue injuryOral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs versus other oral analgesic agents for acute soft tissue injuryPrescriptions licites par le rhumatologue chez le sportifExertional Rhabdomyolysis and Acute Renal Failure in Marathon RunnersMedication Use in Athletes Selected for Doping Control at the Sydney Olympics (2000)Renal Effects of Over-the-Counter AnalgesicsDrug-Induced Renal DisordersAnti-inflammatory analgesics and drugs used in rheumatoid arthritis and gout 1 July 1986Volume 105, Issue 1Page: 144-144KeywordsAcute renal failureDrugsFeversHypertensionNauseaRacial and ethnic issuesTemperature ePublished: 1 December 2008 Issue Published: 1 July 1986 PDF downloadLoading ...