Acute Oxalate Nephropathy Associated with Orlistat: A Case Report with a Review of the Literature
Orlistat is a gastrointestinal lipase inhibitor used for weight reduction in obese individuals. Enteric hyperoxaluria caused by orlistat leads to oxalate absorption. Acute oxalate nephropathy is a rare complication of treatment with orlistat. Herein we report a patient presenting with acute renal fa...
| Main Authors: | , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
|
| Series: | Case Reports in Nephrology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/124604 |