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flucytosine and Kidney Diseases

flucytosine has been researched along with Kidney Diseases in 33 studies

Flucytosine: A fluorinated cytosine analog that is used as an antifungal agent.
flucytosine : An organofluorine compound that is cytosine that is substituted at position 5 by a fluorine. A prodrug for the antifungal 5-fluorouracil, it is used for the treatment of systemic fungal infections.

Kidney Diseases: Pathological processes of the KIDNEY or its component tissues.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Fungal bezoars are best treated with oral flucytosine, ureteral and renal irrigation with amphotericin and, occasionally, operation."4.76Evaluation and treatment of urinary candidiasis. ( Janosko, EO; McRoberts, JW, 1979)
"Two very low birth weight infants who developed renal candidiasis with pelvicalyceal fungal concretions were treated medically with Amphotericin B and 5 Fluorocytosine."3.68Renal stone formation following medical treatment of renal candidiasis. ( Andrews, W; Cramer, BC; Ozere, R, 1990)
"Miconazole is a parenterally administered agent for patients acutely ill with candidiasis and other mycotic infections."2.36Antifungal agents used in systemic mycoses. Activity and therapeutic use. ( Craven, PC; Graybill, JR, 1983)
"Amphotericin B has remained the most effective therapeutic preparation for most types of neurological fungal disease, although important roles for 5-fluorocytosine, miconazole, and, more recently, ketoconazole are being recognized."2.36Treatment of fungal infections of the central nervous system. ( Bell, WE, 1981)
"Invasive candidiasis is a serious pathogen of late-onset sepsis in very low birth weight infants."1.48Retrograde Ureteral Catheterization: A Possible New Treatment for Renal Fungal Balls in Very Low Birth Weight Infants. ( Chang, JH; Chen, CW; Chi, H; Hsu, CH; Lin, CC; Sheu, JC; Tsai, JD, 2018)
"We report a case of cryptococcal meningitis in a 31-year-old HIV-positive man which was successfully treated with amphotericin B lipid emulsion."1.29Successful treatment of resistant cryptococcal meningitis with amphotericin B lipid emulsion after nephrotoxicity with conventional intravenous amphotericin B. ( Appleyard, MN; Hartley, JP; Leake, HA, 1994)
"Treatment by surgical removal of the bezoars, open placement of nephrostomy tubes and intravenous antifungal therapy resulted in apparent complete recovery."1.27Anuria in a premature infant due to ureteropelvic fungal bezoars. ( Brish, M; Graif, M; Laufer, J; Reichman, B, 1986)
"Primary renal candidiasis is an uncommon disorder."1.26Gross hematuria: a rare manifestation of primary renal candidiasis. ( Bansal, S; Napodano, RJ, 1980)
" In three patients, accumulation of toxic levels of 5-FC was related to diminished renal function."1.26Bone marrow toxicity associated with 5-fluorocytosine therapy. ( Frame, PT; Kauffman, CA, 1977)
" Renal clearance of 5-FC was about 75% of the creatinine clearance and a corresponding modification of drug dosage should be made in patients with renal insufficiency."1.25Use of 5-fluorocytosine in patients with impaired renal function. ( Dawborn, JK; Page, MD; Schiavone, DJ, 1973)

Research

Studies (33)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-199024 (72.73)18.7374
1990's6 (18.18)18.2507
2000's1 (3.03)29.6817
2010's2 (6.06)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Chen, CW1
Hsu, CH1
Sheu, JC1
Chi, H1
Chang, JH1
Lin, CC1
Tsai, JD1
Marie, I1
Cheriet, S1
Assie, C1
Etienne, M1
Favennec, L1
Biyikli, NK1
Tugtepe, H1
Akpinar, I1
Alpay, H1
Ozek, E1
Graybill, JR1
Craven, PC1
Pappu, LD1
Purohit, DM1
Bradford, BF1
Turner, WR1
Levkoff, AH1
Prat, O1
Schurr, D1
Pomeranz, A1
Farkas, A1
Drukker, A1
Bell, WE1
Napodano, RJ1
Bansal, S1
al-Rasheed, SA1
Leake, HA1
Appleyard, MN1
Hartley, JP1
Noone, P1
Beale, DF1
Pollock, SS1
Perera, MR1
Amirak, ID1
Fernando, ON1
Moorhead, JF1
Demierre, G1
Freedman, LR1
Janosko, EO1
McRoberts, JW1
Kauffman, CA1
Frame, PT1
Medoff, G1
Kobayashi, GS1
Warshawsky, AB1
Keiller, D1
Gittes, RF1
Heidemann, HT1
Brune, KH1
Sabra, R1
Branch, RA1
Matsumoto, AH1
Dejter, SW1
Barth, KH1
Gibbons, MD1
Cramer, BC1
Ozere, R1
Andrews, W1
Ackerbauer, H1
Meingassner, JG1
Mieth, H1
Heidemann, H1
Davies, SP1
Webb, WJ1
Patou, G1
Murray, WK1
Denning, DW1
Laufer, J1
Reichman, B1
Graif, M1
Brish, M1
Yang, DJ1
Rankin, GO1
Turner, RB1
Donowitz, LG1
Hendley, JO1
Fransen, G1
Van Camp, K1
Utz, JP1
Wise, GJ1
Kozinn, PJ1
Toni, E1
Firkin, FC1
Schönebeck, J1
Polak, A1
Fernex, M1
Scholer, HJ1
Dawborn, JK1
Page, MD1
Schiavone, DJ1

Reviews

7 reviews available for flucytosine and Kidney Diseases

ArticleYear
The longest use of liposomal amphotericin B and 5-fluorocytosine in neonatal renal candidiasis.
    Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, Germany), 2004, Volume: 19, Issue:7

    Topics: Acute Kidney Injury; Amphotericin B; Antifungal Agents; Candidiasis; Female; Flucytosine; Humans; In

2004
Antifungal agents used in systemic mycoses. Activity and therapeutic use.
    Drugs, 1983, Volume: 25, Issue:1

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Antifungal Agents; Central Nervous System; Flucytosine; Humans; Imidazoles; Ketocona

1983
Treatment of fungal infections of the central nervous system.
    Annals of neurology, 1981, Volume: 9, Issue:5

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Antifungal Agents; Central Nervous System Diseases; Chemical Phenomena; Chemistry; F

1981
The management of fungal obstructive uropathy in neonates and infants.
    Annals of tropical paediatrics, 1994, Volume: 14, Issue:2

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Candidiasis; Drug Therapy, Combination; Flucytosine; Humans; Hydronephrosis; Infant;

1994
Evaluation and treatment of urinary candidiasis.
    Southern medical journal, 1979, Volume: 72, Issue:12

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Bezoars; Candidiasis; Flucytosine; Humans; Kidney Diseases; Urologic Diseases

1979
Prevention of amphotericin B nephrotoxicity: the effect of salt loading and flucytosine.
    Mykosen. Supplement, 1988, Volume: 2

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Animals; Flucytosine; Humans; Kidney; Kidney Diseases; Sodium

1988
Nephrotoxicity of antifungal agents.
    Adverse drug reactions and acute poisoning reviews, 1985,Spring, Volume: 4, Issue:1

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Antifungal Agents; Chemical Phenomena; Chemistry; Dermatomycoses; Flucytosine; Grise

1985

Other Studies

26 other studies available for flucytosine and Kidney Diseases

ArticleYear
Retrograde Ureteral Catheterization: A Possible New Treatment for Renal Fungal Balls in Very Low Birth Weight Infants.
    Urology, 2018, Volume: 120

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Antifungal Agents; Anuria; Candidiasis; Caspofungin; Female; Flucytosine; Humans; In

2018
Cryptococcosis in sarcoidosis.
    Southern medical journal, 2010, Volume: 103, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Amphotericin B; Antifungal Agents; Cryptococcosis; Drug Therapy, Combination; Flucytosine; Hu

2010
Primary renal candidiasis in two preterm neonates. Report of cases and review of literature on renal candidiasis in infancy.
    American journal of diseases of children (1960), 1984, Volume: 138, Issue:10

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Candidiasis; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Flucytosine; Humans; Hydronephrosis;

1984
Renal candidiasis in infancy--a case with fungus ball obstruction.
    The International journal of pediatric nephrology, 1984, Volume: 5, Issue:4

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Candidiasis; Flucytosine; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Kidney; Kidney Diseases; Male; Ur

1984
Gross hematuria: a rare manifestation of primary renal candidiasis.
    Postgraduate medicine, 1980, Volume: 67, Issue:3

    Topics: Aged; Candidiasis; Diabetes Complications; Female; Flucytosine; Hematuria; Humans; Kidney Diseases

1980
Successful treatment of resistant cryptococcal meningitis with amphotericin B lipid emulsion after nephrotoxicity with conventional intravenous amphotericin B.
    The Journal of infection, 1994, Volume: 28, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections; Amphotericin B; Drug Resistance, Microbial; Fat Emulsi

1994
Systemic antifungal drugs.
    The Medical letter on drugs and therapeutics, 1997, Sep-12, Volume: 39, Issue:1009

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Anorexia; Antifungal Agents; Aspergillosis; Blastomycosis; Candidiasis; Coccidioidom

1997
Monitoring aminoglycoside use in patients with severely impaired renal function.
    British medical journal, 1978, Aug-12, Volume: 2, Issue:6135

    Topics: Aminoglycosides; Carbenicillin; Cross Infection; Drug Interactions; Flucytosine; Humans; Kidney Dise

1978
Experimental endocarditis: prophylaxis of Candida albicans infections by 5-fluorocytosine in rabbits.
    Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, 1979, Volume: 16, Issue:3

    Topics: Animals; Candida albicans; Candidiasis; Cytosine; Drug Resistance, Microbial; Embolism; Endocarditis

1979
Drugs for the treatment of systemic fungal infections.
    The Medical letter on drugs and therapeutics, 1978, Jul-28, Volume: 20, Issue:15

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Clotrimazole; Drug Therapy, Combination; Flucytosine; Humans; Kidney Diseases; Menin

1978
Bone marrow toxicity associated with 5-fluorocytosine therapy.
    Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, 1977, Volume: 11, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Bone Marrow Diseases; Cytosine; Female; Flucytosine; Humans; Kidney Diseases; Leukopeni

1977
Amphotericin B: a second look.
    Comprehensive therapy, 1977, Volume: 3, Issue:7

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Animals; Drug Administration Schedule; Drug Synergism; Drug Therapy, Combination; Fl

1977
Bilateral renal aspergillosis.
    The Journal of urology, 1975, Volume: 113, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Amphotericin B; Aspergillosis; Drug Synergism; Flucytosine; Humans; Kidney Diseases; Male; Ri

1975
Acute and chronic effects of flucytosine on amphotericin B nephrotoxicity in rats.
    Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, 1992, Volume: 36, Issue:12

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Animals; Disease Models, Animal; Drug Combinations; Drug Interactions; Flucytosine;

1992
Percutaneous nephrostomy drainage in the management of neonatal anuria secondary to renal candidiasis.
    Journal of pediatric surgery, 1990, Volume: 25, Issue:12

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Anuria; Bezoars; Candidiasis; Drainage; Flucytosine; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Infant

1990
Renal stone formation following medical treatment of renal candidiasis.
    Pediatric radiology, 1990, Volume: 21, Issue:1

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Candidiasis; Female; Flucytosine; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Infant, Premature

1990
[Experimental renal infection with Aspergillus fumigatus in mice: a chemotherapeutic model of an organic mycosis].
    Mykosen, 1985, Volume: 28, Issue:5

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Animals; Antifungal Agents; Aspergillosis; Aspergillus fumigatus; Disease Models, An

1985
Renal aspergilloma--a case illustrating the problems of medical therapy.
    Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association, 1987, Volume: 2, Issue:6

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Aspergillosis; Female; Flucytosine; Humans; Ketoconazole; Kidney Diseases; Middle Ag

1987
Anuria in a premature infant due to ureteropelvic fungal bezoars.
    European journal of pediatrics, 1986, Volume: 145, Issue:1-2

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Anuria; Bezoars; Candidiasis; Female; Flucytosine; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Infant

1986
Consequences of candidemia for pediatric patients.
    American journal of diseases of children (1960), 1985, Volume: 139, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Amphotericin B; Blood; Blood Urea Nitrogen; Candidiasis; Child; Child, Preschool; Creati

1985
[Renal and urothelial candidiasis].
    Acta urologica Belgica, 1974, Volume: 42, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Antifungal Agents; Candidiasis; Female; Flucytosine; Humans; Kidney Diseases; Male; Miconazol

1974
Current and future chemotherapy of central nervous system fungal infections.
    Advances in neurology, 1974, Volume: 6

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Amphotericin B; Arrhythmias, Cardiac; Brain Diseases; Cytosine; Flucytosine; G

1974
Yeast in the urine.
    American family physician, 1973, Volume: 7, Issue:3

    Topics: Amphotericin B; Candida albicans; Candidiasis; Cystitis; Female; Flucytosine; Humans; Kidney Disease

1973
Therapy of deep-seated fungal infections with 5-fluorocytosine.
    Australian and New Zealand journal of medicine, 1974, Volume: 4, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Amphotericin B; Anterior Chamber; Aspergillosis; Aspergillus fumigatus; Candida albican

1974
Pharmacokinetic studies on the oral antimycotic agent 5-fluorocytosine in individuals with normal and impaired kidney function.
    Chemotherapy, 1973, Volume: 18, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Alkaline Phosphatase; Antifungal Agents; Blood Platelets; Body Weight; Creatinine; Cyto

1973
Use of 5-fluorocytosine in patients with impaired renal function.
    British medical journal, 1973, Nov-17, Volume: 4, Issue:5889

    Topics: Antifungal Agents; Creatinine; Cytosine; Flucytosine; Half-Life; Humans; Kidney; Kidney Diseases

1973