CONDITION × MEDICINE
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 ↗