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.
