Can anti-HIV medications cause acute kidney injury and an increase in creatinine levels?
Abstract
Antiretroviral therapies, especially tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, are associated with increased risks of acute kidney injury and elevated creatinine levels, warranting regular kidney function monitoring in HIV-positive patients.
Fields of Study & Subjects
HIV/AIDS drug development and treatment
HIV-related health complications and treatments
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 5 January 2026