It can develop quickly, within days or even hours.
Diuretics can cause decreased blood flow to the kidneys, affecting their ability to filter blood properly.
This can lead to a lack of oxygen and ultimately cause damage to the kidneys.
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Certain Antibiotics
Antibiotics treat certain types of bacterial infections.
Antibiotics are also one of the most common causes of drug-induced kidney damage.
Examples of antibiotics that are associated with kidney injury include:
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Two examples of PPIs are Nexium (esomeprazole) and Prilosec (omeprazole).
People who take PPIs will have their kidney function closely monitored.
They include:
NSAIDs are associated with various kidney problems, including AKI and chronic kidney disease.
Taking them every day may increase the risk of developingchronic kidney disease.
Lithium
Lithiumis a drug commonly prescribed for certain mental health conditions, including bipolar disorder.
It can cause problems with the kidneys, including acute or chronic kidney disease, as well askidney cysts.
Lithium can also cause a condition called nephrogenicdiabetes insipidus.
This leads to excessive thirst and urination.
Certain Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Medications
Certain HIV medications are associated with kidney damage.
Other HIV drugs, such as efavirenz, indinavir, and atazanavir, are also associated with kidney problems.
Examples of calcineurin inhibitors include cyclosporine and Prograf (tacrolimus).
This leads to long-term damage, including scarring and shrinking of kidney tissue.
Do not start any new medicine before checking with your healthcare provider.
Even drugs that are available without a prescriptions can harm the kidneys.
For this reason, it’s crucial to keep all appointments with your healthcare provider for follow-up and monitoring.
Certain drugs are nephrotoxic, which means they can cause harm to your kidneys.
There are many medications that can harm the kidneys.
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