Renal failure
Definition: Acute or chronic condition, characterized by the inability of the kidneys to adequately filter the blood substances, resulting in uremia and electrolyte imbalances. Acute renal failure is usually associated with oliguria or anuria, hyperkalemia, and pulmonary edema. Chronic renal failure is irreversible and requires hemodialysis.
Synonyms (terms occurring on more labels are shown first): renal failure, kidney failure, renal failure NOS
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Proteins predicted to cause Renal failure: PTGS2 (inhibition), PTGS1 (inhibition), PTGS2 (10 predictions in total) Show drugs with this side effect as MedDRA Preferred Term
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