Definition

• A variety of drugs can damage kidney glomeruli.
  • Most common are drugs that induce proteinuria and nephrotic syndrome (NS).
  • Membranous glomerulopathy is the most common form reported.
• For drugs that primarily damage the kidney tubules and interstitium, see Interstitial Nephritis.
• For drugs that cause acute renal failure, see Acute Renal Failure.

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