Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibition and Renal Function
Authors: Alfred K. Pfister, Robert J. Crisalli, William H. Carter
Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine (2001)

Letters5 June 2001Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibition and Renal FunctionAlfred K. Pfister, MD, Robert J. Crisalli, MD, and William H. Carter, MDAlfred K. Pfister, MDRobert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center; West Virginia University School of Medicine (Pfister, Crisalli, Carter)Search for more papers by this author, Robert J. Crisalli, MDRobert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center; West Virginia University School of Medicine (Pfister, Crisalli, Carter)Search for more papers by this author, and William H. Carter, MDRobert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center; West Virginia University School of Medicine (Pfister, Crisalli, Carter)Search for more papers by this authorAuthor, Article, and Disclosure Informationhttps://doi.org/10.7326/0003-4819-134-11-200106050-00017 SectionsAboutFull TextPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissions ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail TO THE EDITOR:The rofecoxib-induced effect on renal function reported by Swan and associates (1) can be extended to our recent experience with a 55-year-old woman who had a 30-year history of idiopathic pleural effusions. She had been extensively evaluated and treated over the years with many diuretic combinations and pleural taps. Renal function was normal, and there was no evidence of left ventricular dysfunction, constrictive physiology, or increased filling by cardiac catheterization. Multiple pleurocenteses and increasing doses of diuretics were eventually unsuccessful. Bilateral pleurodeses along with combination diuretic therapy successfully resolved her pleural effusions over the next year (Figure, ...References1. Swan SK, Rudy DW, Lasseter KC, Ryan CF, Buechel KL, Lambrecht LJ, et al . Effect of cyclooxygenase-2 inhibition on renal function in elderly persons receiving a low-salt diet. A randomized, controlled trial. Ann Intern Med. 2000;133:1-9. [PMID: 0010877734] LinkGoogle Scholar2. Laffi G, La Villa G, Pinzani M, Marra F, Gentilini P. Arachidonic acid derivatives and renal function in liver cirrhosis. Semin Nephrol. 1997;17:530-48. [PMID: 0009353864] MedlineGoogle Scholar3. Light RW, Rogers JT, Cheng D, Rodriguez RM. Large pleural effusions occurring after coronary artery bypass grafting. Cardiovascular Surgery Associates, PC. Ann Intern Med. 1999;130:891-6. [PMID: 0010375337] LinkGoogle Scholar Author, Article, and Disclosure InformationAffiliations: Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center; West Virginia University School of Medicine (Pfister, Crisalli, Carter) PreviousarticleNextarticle Advertisement FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsSee AlsoLarge Pleural Effusions Occurring after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Richard W. Light , Jeffrey T. Rogers , Dong-sheng Cheng , R. Michael Rodriguez , and Effect of Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibition on Renal Function in Elderly Persons Receiving a Low-Salt Diet Suzanne K. Swan , David W. Rudy , Kenneth C. Lasseter , Charles F. Ryan , Kristin L. Buechel , Laurence J. Lambrecht , Manuel B. Pinto , Stacy C. Dilzer , Olga Obrda , Kimberly J. Sundblad , Carol P. Gumbs , David L. Ebel , Hui Quan , Patrick J. Larson , Jules I. Schwartz , Thomas A. Musliner , Barry J. Gertz , D. Craig Brater , and Siu-Long Yao Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibition and Renal Function Andrew Whelton Cyclooxygenase-2 Inhibition and Renal Function Suzanne K. Swan and D. Craig Brater Metrics Cited ByCelecoxibCOX-2 inhibitors (coxibs)NON-STEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DRUGS (NSAIDs)Expression of cyclooxygenase-1 and cyclooxygenase-2 in human renal allograft rejection - a prospective studyCOX-2 inhibitorsCelecoxibDrug-Induced Renal Failure: Update on New Medications and Unique Mechanisms of NephrotoxicityCurrent pharmacotherapy for the treatment of severe burnsAnti-inflammatory and antipyretic analgesics and drugs used in goutCOX-2 selective inhibitors: analysis of the renal effectsCox-2 Inhibitors: Today and TomorrowBeneficios y riesgos de los antiinflamatorios no esteroides inhibidores selectivos de la ciclooxigenasa-2Anti-inflammatory and antipyretic analgesics and drugs used in goutCelecoxib 5 June 2001Volume 134, Issue 11Page: 1077KeywordsDiureticsExcretionNSAIDsPlasma volumePleural effusionProstaglandinRenal physiologySaltsSurgeryThorax ePublished: 5 June 2001 Issue Published: 5 June 2001 CopyrightCopyright © 2001 by American College of Physicians. All Rights Reserved.PDF DownloadLoading ...