LOWERING URIC ACID TO PREVENT OR ACCELERATE RECOVERY OF ACUTE RENAL FAILURE

摘要

Disclosed herein are methods of preventing acute renal failure, ARF, as well as treating and accelerating the recovery of patients experiencing ARF. The inventors believe that an elevated serum uric acid, either occurring at baseline in the patient, or being brought about post-operatively is a major factor leading to ARF. Specifically exemplified are methods that involve administering to a patient at risk of experiencing ARF a composition comprising a uric acid lowering agent.