Drug-induced urine color change
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Normal urine ranges from clear to dark yellow in color, depending on its concentration. Abnormal urine discoloration can occur in a range of different colors: black, blue, brown, green, orange, pink, and red. Urine color changes can result from edible dyes and other compounds found in medications and food. Urine color changes may also be caused by strenuous exercise, or may occur due to pathological processes.
Certain classes of drugs are more commonly implicated in causing urine color changes, including anesthetics, antibiotics, anticonvulsants, antimalarials, chelating agents, diuretics, multivitamins, muscle relaxants, oxidation-reduction agents, and urinary analgesics. Indigo carmine food colorant is a common causative agent.
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R82.998 – Other abnormal findings in urine
SNOMEDCT:
167239007 – Urine color abnormal
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Last Updated:05/13/2024