If you have Chronic Kidney Diseases – Choose Medicines Wisely
CKD is a condition in which kidney function is impaired.
The kidney is unable to filter the blood or waste.
When the kidney is already strained, using certain medications may lead to overload.
It may significantly cause renal injury.
It becomes crucial to know what is safe and what is not.
The medicines to be used cautiously in CKD –
Pain killers – They cause vasoconstriction. It interrupts the flow of blood to the kidney.
It increases blood pressure. It can cause fluid retention. It leads to cardiac troubles.
Diabetes Medications – The reduced function of the kidney causes the accumulation of drugs.
It can lead to hypoglycemia and fluid retention.
Antibiotics /Antifungals / Antivirals – The accumulation of drug lead to toxicity.
The dose must be adjusted as per the condition.
Cardiac /blood pressure medicines –
Not all blood pressure medicine damages the kidneys.
Many help manage functions.
The dose must be adjusted in CKD patients.
Certain medications can –
- Increase potassium levels
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Dehydration
PPIs/Antacids – These are widely used OTC medicines for gastric acid issues, GERD, or heartburn.
Longer use of antacids containing calcium, aluminum, etc., can cause an electrolyte imbalance.
It can cause acute renal injury.
Anticoagulant medicines – It increases risk of bleeding.
Reduced kidney function retains the medicine in the body.
It reduces its excretion.
Osteoporosis medicine- It can lead to hypocalcaemia.
The body is unable to process enough calcium.
Awareness is important in CKD patients-
Often involved in self-medication or using supplements may not suit your kidneys.
Managing a healthy lifestyle and determining what to use and what not to can significantly lower the disease progression.
- It can prevent complications.
- Improve survival rates.
- Enhance quality of life.
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