Beware of These Medications!

 

A partial list of medications to avoid in patients with TLS:

 

* angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors

 

* antifungals

 

* aspirin

 

* beta-blockers

 

* bisphosphonates

 

* cyclosporine

 

* heparin

 

* mannitol

 

* some antineoplastics

 

* some antibiotics

 

* potassium-sparing diuretics

 

* medications containing potassium or phosphate

 

* nephrotoxic agents such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and aminoglycosides