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MESNA (sodium 2-mercaptoethanesulfonate) for prevention of contrast medium-induced nephrotoxicity - controlled trial.

Author(s): Ludwig U, Riedel MK, Backes M, Imhof A, Muche R, Keller F

Affiliation(s): Nephrology Division, Clinic for Internal Medicine I, Center of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Ulm, Ulm, Germany. ulla.ludwig@uniklinik-ulm.de

Publication date & source: 2011-04, Clin Nephrol., 75(4):302-8.

Publication type: Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to examine the efficacy of sodium 2-mercaptoethanesulfonate (MESNA), a reactive oxygen scavenger, in at-risk patients given radiographic contrast agents. Contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) is a common complication of radiographic procedures; reactive oxygen species (ROS) could play a key role. METHODS: We conducted a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial in 100 patients with stable serum creatinine levels >/= 150 micromol/l. They received an infusion of either 1,600 mg of MESNA (n = 51) or placebo (n = 49) plus 0.9% saline prior to and after contrast administration. CIN was defined as a >/= 25% increase in serum creatinine after 48 h compared to baseline. RESULTS: CIN occurred in 7 patients in the placebo group and none in the MESNA group (p = 0.005). The adjusted odds ratio for CIN was 0.17 (95% confidence interval 0.03 - 0.80, p = 0.026) in the MESNA group compared to the placebo group. Cystatin C concentrations decreased slightly in the MESNA group but increased in the control group (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION: MESNA plus volume expansion before and during contrast exposure was effective in this single-center study for preventing CIN compared to volume expansion alone.

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