• Am. J. Kidney Dis. · Feb 2012

    Case Reports

    Recurrent acute kidney injury following bath salts intoxication.

    • Adedotun Adebamiro and Mark A Perazella.
    • Section of Nephrology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA.
    • Am. J. Kidney Dis. 2012 Feb 1; 59 (2): 273-5.

    Abstract"Bath salts" are becoming recognized as a frequently abused and highly addictive substance that can be obtained legally in some areas. These agents contain stimulant compounds, such as methylenedioxopyrrovalerone and mephedrone, that have been associated with sympathomimetic effects and psychotic features, such as paranoia, delusions, agitation, and confusion. They may have a benign course; however, intoxication with these agents may lead to severe cardiovascular and neurologic complications and death. We report a case of recurrent acute kidney injury associated with repeated bath salts intoxication. The patient, who presented with neurologic and cardiovascular symptoms and signs, also developed rhabdomyolysis, hyperuricemia, and metabolic acidosis as part of the clinical presentation. Bath salts intoxication should be included on the list of substances that can cause acute kidney injury and other metabolic abnormalities.Copyright © 2012 National Kidney Foundation, Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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