Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Foal with kidney failure after oxytetracycline treatment
By Vivrette, S et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1993·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Hemodialysis for treatment of oxytetracycline-induced acute renal failure in a neonatal foal.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 4-day-old foal developed acute kidney failure after receiving oxytetracycline, a medication used to treat a tendon issue. Initial treatments with fluids and medications didn't help the foal's kidney function. After three sessions of hemodialysis over four days, the foal's condition improved significantly, and its kidney values returned to normal. This case highlights the risks of using oxytetracycline and suggests that hemodialysis can be a helpful option for foals with severe kidney problems that don't respond to standard treatments.
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Abstract
Acute renal failure in a 4-day-old foal secondary to oxytetracycline toxicosis was treated by hemodialysis. Oxytetracycline had been administrered as treatment for forelimb flexor tendon contracture. Conservtive treatment with fluids, furosemide, and dopamine partially alleviated serum electrolyte concentration imbalances, but was ineffective in promoting diuresis or decreasing azotemia. Three hemodialysis treatments over 4 days were administered, after which the clinical appearance of the foal improved, and biochemical and electrolyte values returned to within reference ranges. The nephrotoxic potential of oxytetracycline should be considered prior to its administration. Hemodialysis may be a treatment option in management of acute renal failure in foals that are nonresponsive to conservative medical treatment.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8407440/