Official Title
The Effect of Spironolactone on Acute Kidney Injury in Patients Undergoing Coronary Angiography
Phase
Phase 2Lead Sponsor
University of BaghdadStudy Type
InterventionalStatus
Completed No Results PostedIndication/Condition
IHD Acute Kidney Injury Contrast-induced NephropathyIntervention/Treatment
Spironolactone ...Study Participants
490an interventional study to measure the possible effects of spironolactone ( an aldosterone antagonist) on the incidence of acute kidney injury after coronary angiography
each patient will receive 200 mg of spironolactone as per his/her angiography premedications
Each patient will receive a placebo tablet as per his/her angiography premedications
Inclusion Criteria: patients admitted to angiography unit over 18 informed consent Exclusion Criteria: acute renal failure before 7 days spironolactone contraindications hyperkalemia (S.K. >5.5 mEq/L) documented tumor actively taking NSAIDs, Ciclosporin, Cisplatin,