Medication precautions if you have chronic kidney disease

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Medication precautions if you have chronic kidney disease

Many medicines may impair kidney function and cause kidney damage. If you have chronic kidney disease, your doctor may advise you to continue to take a medicine, but may change how much you take to protect you from kidney damage.

It is important to talk to your doctor about allprescription, over-the-counter, and herbal products that you take. Some examples of common medicines that can cause problems include:

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as:
- Ibuprofen (for example, Advil).
- Aspirin (for example, Excedrin).
- Naproxen sodium (for example, Aleve).
- Celecoxib (Celebrex).
Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) may be harmful if it is overused.
Herbal products, which may not be safe to use.
High blood pressure medicines, such as:
- Hydralazine.
- ACE inhibitors (for example, ramipril, captopril, and enalapril).
Diuretics, such as:
- Furosemide.
- Chlorothiazide.
- Hydrochlorothiazide.
Antibiotics, such as:
- Penicillins.
- Sulfa drugs.
- Cephalosporins.
Medicines used to treat cancer, such as:
- Cisplatin.
- Cyclosporine.
- Mitomycin.

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Author	Jeannette Curtis
Editor	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Associate Editor	Pat Truman, MATC
Primary Medical Reviewer	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer	D.C. Mendelssohn, MD, FRCPC - Nephrology
Last Updated	November 13, 2007

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Last updated:	November 13, 2007
Author:	Jeannette Curtis
Reviewed By:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine, D.C. Mendelssohn, MD, FRCPC - Nephrology
Editors:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman, MATC

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