Hidden acid imbalance in kidney disease raises red flags

A Japanese registry has identified a blind spot in the routine care of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Serum ...
Monthly Prescribing Reference

Phoxillum Approved for Electrolyte Imbalances in CRRT

Baxter Recalls Peritoneal Dialysis Solution Baxter announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Phoxillum Renal Replacement Solutions (BK4/2.5 and B2K4/0) for use in continuous ...
Nature

Fluid, electrolyte and acid–base disorders associated with antibiotic therapy

Antibiotics are among the most frequently prescribed drugs in medicine. Their use, however, is often limited by associated renal toxic effects. The most common manifestation of these toxic effects is ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

FDA cites acid imbalance with epilepsy drug

WASHINGTONWASHINGTON — Federal health officials warned doctors Monday that a drug used in epilepsy patients can cause chemical imbalances in the blood, leading to heart problems and other serious ...