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Understand medicines through conditions

One condition can involve several medicines, and one medicine can serve different goals. Explore the connection by condition or generic medicine name.

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Chronic kidney disease: medicines that protect and medicines needing caution

Chronic kidney disease involves persistent kidney abnormalities. Diabetes and high blood pressure are common contributors. Kidney disease changes both treatment goals and how safely some medicines can be used.

ACE inhibitors / ARBsBlood pressure / selected kidney protection
Can reduce blood pressure and slow kidney function loss in appropriate patients.
Kidney function and potassium monitoring are important. Reference ↗
NSAIDs, e.g. ibuprofenKidney safety caution
Pain relief does not imply kidney protection; these medicines can impair kidney blood flow.
Check with a professional before use when kidney disease or dehydration is present. Reference ↗

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What a connection means

A connection can describe disease treatment, symptom relief, complication management or a safety caution, such as NSAIDs in kidney disease. Inclusion does not recommend use or confirm local approval, stock or delivery.

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