🫘 Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Commonly prescribed medications, what to avoid, and lifestyle guidance

📋 Overview

CKD means kidneys are damaged and cannot filter blood effectively. Staged 1-5. Most common causes are diabetes and high blood pressure.

💊 Commonly Prescribed Medications

Slow CKD progression. Essential in diabetic CKD. Monitor potassium and creatinine.

Strong kidney-protective effect. Recommended for CKD with or without diabetes.

Newer medication for CKD with type 2 diabetes.

For fluid retention in CKD. Higher doses needed as kidney function declines.

Controls high phosphate in CKD stages 3-5. Take with meals.

🚫 What to Avoid

NSAIDs are nephrotoxic — NEVER use in CKD. Metformin must be stopped below certain eGFR levels. Contrast dye requires precautions.

🥗 Lifestyle Tips

Low-sodium diet, low-potassium in advanced CKD, control blood pressure and blood sugar, avoid dehydration, never self-medicate with NSAIDs.

📋 Important Note

Many medications are dosed differently in CKD — always tell every doctor your eGFR. Regular nephrology follow-up essential from stage 3.