Drugs that require dose reduction in CKD Most drugs are removed from the body by the kidneys. This means the blood levels of these drugs can build up in CKD, possibly making them toxic. Hence some drugs require dose reduction in CKD, and others should be avoided. Drugs to avoid in CKD Some antibiotics: tetracycline […]
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Drugs that can damage the kidneys (nephrotoxic) ‘Nephrotoxicity’ is a term used to describe a deterioration in kidney function due to the toxic effects of drugs or chemicals. A nephrotoxic drug is one that is known can damage the kidneys. Why does it matter? AKI. Nephrotoxicity is a major cause of acute kidney injury (AKI;
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Contrast nephropathy, also known as contrast-induced nephropathy (CIN) or contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI), is a medical condition characterised by a rapid decline in kidney function that occurs shortly after the administration of a intravenous (IV) dye called ‘contrast media’. This is used in x-ray procedures like a computed tomogram (CT) scan, or an angiogram
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What is a nuclear medicine renal (kidney) scan? In a nuclear medicine renal scan (or ‘renogram’), pictures are taken of radioactive substances going into the kidneys from the bloodstream, inside the kidneys, and into the bladder through the ureters (that join the kidneys to the bladder). A nuclear medicine renal scan uses radiopharmaceuticals (radioactive substances)
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Complications of a kidney transplant Having a kidney transplant, like both haemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, is not easy. Work is required every day to keep it going. This is partly as it is only moderately effective. Kidney transplant scar A fully working transplant provides about 50% of the function of two normal kidneys, i.e. it
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Peritoneal dialysis, like haemodialysis, is not easy. It is hard work every day, partly as its not that effective. Both forms of dialysis provide about 5% of the function of two normal kidneys. Nonetheless if it works well, it can keep you alive for many years. A peritoneal dialysis catheter However, as for any life-saving
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Complications of haemodialysis Haemodialysis, like peritoneal dialysis, is not easy. It is hard work every day, partly as its not that effective. Both forms of dialysis provide about 5% of the function of two normal kidneys. Nonetheless if it works well, it can keep you alive for many years. However, as for any life-saving long-term
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Sexual problems in CKD Keep track of your kidney data with PKB In this article, we will describe sexual problems in CKD. Although sexual problems can happen to anyone, you’re at higher risk if you have CKD, especially if you also receive dialysis treatment. Know that it’s not a ‘you’ problem, it’s a CKD problem.
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Young people with diabetes and CKD I am a kidney consultant and run a special diabetes and chronic kidney (CKD) clinic. Young people in the age group of 20-50 years form a sizeable proportion of new patients that I now see. And I am very concerned about them. Most of them have 2 or more
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Acidosis and chronic kidney disease (CKD) Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can cause high acid levels in the blood. Doctors call this ‘acidosis’. Fortunately it usually only affects patients in the more advanced stages of CKD, i.e. CKD4-5. Up until then the acid levels do not need to be measured. After then, in many patients, acid
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