Nephrotoxicity is kidney damage or dysfunction caused by exposure to certain medications and toxic substances. It is primarily caused by medications like tacrolimus, aminoglycoside antibiotics, NSAIDs, and chemotherapy drugs that accumulate to toxic levels in the kidneys. The Tacrolimus Highly Sensitive LC/MS/MS test is the most important test for preventing medication-induced nephrotoxicity by monitoring drug concentrations in the blood.
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Nephrotoxicity is caused by medications and toxic substances that damage kidney cells and impair kidney function. The most common culprits include immunosuppressive drugs like tacrolimus and cyclosporine, aminoglycoside antibiotics such as gentamicin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), chemotherapy agents like cisplatin, and contrast dyes used in imaging procedures. These substances can accumulate in kidney tissues, causing direct cellular damage, reducing blood flow to the kidneys, or triggering inflammatory responses that harm the delicate filtering structures.
The Tacrolimus Highly Sensitive LC/MS/MS test is the most important test for preventing nephrotoxicity because it precisely measures blood concentrations of tacrolimus, a commonly prescribed immunosuppressive medication that frequently causes kidney damage when levels become too high. This advanced test uses liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry technology to detect even small fluctuations in drug levels, allowing your healthcare provider to adjust dosages before kidney damage occurs. For patients on other nephrotoxic medications, therapeutic drug monitoring tests specific to those drugs, combined with kidney function tests like creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN), provide comprehensive monitoring to catch early signs of kidney stress.
You should get tested if you are taking medications known to cause kidney damage, especially immunosuppressants like tacrolimus, antibiotics like gentamicin, or undergoing chemotherapy. Regular monitoring is essential if you notice symptoms such as decreased urination, swelling in your legs or ankles, unexplained fatigue, nausea, or confusion. Testing is also critical before starting nephrotoxic medications if you have pre-existing kidney conditions, diabetes, or high blood pressure, as these increase your risk of medication-induced kidney damage.
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