USE OF FENOLDEPAM FOR PROTECTING AGAINST RADIO-CONTRAST MEDIUM-INDUCED RENAL DYSFUNCTION

摘要

A method and a composition for preventing renal failure following administration of a radio-contrast medium is described. Contrast agent-induced acute renal failure in patients exhibiting moderate to advanced renal insufficiency is obviated by administering a dose of fenoldopam prior to, during, and/or after delivery of a radio-contrast agent.