Successful treatment of life-threatening pentoxifylline intoxication by high-flux hemodialysis

Clin Nephrol. 2011 Feb;75(2):171-3.

Abstract

High-flux hemodialysis is the method of choice for the treatment of many life threatening intoxications. Reports on intoxication with pentoxifylline are rare, and although pharmacokinetic properties of the drug suggest a potential role for hemodialysis, there are no published reports on extracorporeal treatment attempts. We report the first case of successful treatment of potentially life-threatening pentoxifylline intoxication by high-flux hemodialysis. Based on this single case, dialysis should be considered, especially in anuric patients with pentoxifylline intoxication.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acidosis / chemically induced
  • Acidosis / therapy*
  • Adult
  • Anuria / chemically induced
  • Anuria / therapy*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Oliguria / chemically induced
  • Oliguria / therapy*
  • Pentoxifylline / blood
  • Pentoxifylline / pharmacokinetics
  • Pentoxifylline / poisoning*
  • Poisoning / therapy
  • Renal Dialysis / methods*
  • Suicide, Attempted
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Pentoxifylline