New hope for hospital patients: drug may shield kidneys from harmful meds
Prevention
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This study tests whether cilastatin, a drug already used for other purposes, can prevent acute kidney injury in hospitalized patients who must take medications known to harm the kidneys. About 700 adults receiving certain antibiotics, chemotherapy, or contrast dyes will receive e…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Matthew James • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:00 UTC