CKD medication

What are common CKD drugs? In this article, we will describe what are common CKD drugs. . They are in alphabetical order. For each drug (or group) we will give one example, and the normal dose range in CKD. All drugs are oral unless stated. 1. Alkali E.g. Sodium bicarbonate (500mg 2x, to 2g 2x/day) […]

How to be a good prescriber – 3 top tips Information in this article can save a patients life All good doctors are good prescribers. Bad prescribers are dangerous Top Tip One Use one drug in each drug category, e.g. dapagliflozin OR canagliflozin – and know the standard dose and frequency of that drug, dose

How are medical errors reduced? In this article we will go through 7 common prescribing errors – and how to reduce them. Prescribing errors are the second most common type of medical error (after communication). Information in this article can save a patients life All good doctors are good prescribers. Bad prescribers are dangerous Why

Common medication errors (and how to reduce them) Prescribing errors are the second most common type of medical error (after communication). Information in this article can save a patients life All good doctors are good prescribers. Bad prescribers are dangerous In this article we will describe common medication errors (and how to reduce them) Why

What medication should CKD patients avoid or adjust dosage? Moliere, the 17th century playwright wrote, ‘Nearly all men die of their remedies, and not of their illnesses.’ This is very pertinent for CKD patients who, a. may need a lot of medication, but b. are more vulnerable to their side-effects. Why? The kidneys are the

What are the 10 most common steroid drugs? We will describe what are the 10 most common steroid tablets? But a bit of background first. Prednisolone – the commonest steroid tablet What are steroid tablets? Steroid tablets, also called corticosteroid tablets, are a type of anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat a range of conditions. Inflammatory

Best tablet for type 2 diabetes Metformin. This is a biguanide. If you have type 2 diabetes, metformin is usually the first diabetes tablet your doctor will prescribe; if lifestyle changes alone, like a healthy diet and physical activity, are not enough to manage your blood sugar levels. It acts mainly by reducing insulin resistance

What are the 10 best water tablets (diuretics)? In this article, we will describe what are the 10 best water tablets (diuretics). Let’s start with the basics. What are diuretics?  Diuretics, sometimes called water tablets, help rid your body of water and salt (sodium). They are used for diseases when there is too much water

What are the 10 best immunosuppressants? We will describe what are the 10 best immunosuppressants. Actually there are not really ‘best’ ones, just the most commonly used. That is the focus of this article. Who needs immunosuppressants? You may need immunosuppressants if you have a: Autoimmune disease Solid organ transplant (e.g. kidney for kidney, liver,