Chronic Effects on Kidney Function by “Triple Whammy” (Combination of Renin and Angiotensin Type Inhibitor, Diuretic Drug and Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug)

Recently, there have been reports that the combination of renin angiotensin inhibitors, diuretics, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs increases the risk of acute kidney injury (AKI). This combination has been dubbed the “Triple Whammy”. However, there have been no reports about its chronic effects on the kidney. In this study, we investigated the chronic effects of the “Triple Whammy” on kidney function. There were 203 outpatients who were prescribed this combination in our hospital for 5 years. We excluded patients who could also confirm the combination in the previous year and patients for whom laboratory data were unavailable, thus, leaving a target patient group of 95 patients. The average estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) decreased significantly from 62.6 to 58.9 mL/min/1.73 m2 immediately after administering the combination (p