Medicines to Avoid for PKD Patients

2015-09-18 10:46

Some or most elements of medicines we take are also eliminated from body through urine by kidney filtering blood. Thus, PKD patients should have medicines which are no harm to kidney in daily life.

The below medicines should be limited or avoided. But if your doctors prescribe them, you can have some within proper amount. Do not take them by yourself.

1. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

These drugs can be harmful for your kidney, because blood pressure can increase with taking them.

2. Aspirin

Taking too much aspirin does harm to kidney, thus it is suggested to have less than 150 mg per day if you need aspirin to manage pain in body.

3. Ephedrine

Ephedrine is usually used to treat cough and cold in daily life, but it also contributes to elevation of heart rate and blood pressure, which is bad for kidney.

4. Vitamins or minerals supplement

PKD patients are suggested to have more vitamins and minerals to enhance immunity and strengthen body. But it is necessary and important for you to consult your doctors before you buy any kind of supplements. Some supplements may contain elements doing harm to kidney.

As the saying goes, all kinds of medicines do harm to health in a way. Hence, patients with PKD should develop a good attitude to taking medicines, because medicines almost have side effects on people. It is better for you to have a healthy diet and lifestyle, which is very beneficial for improving diseases.

In a word, PKD patients should remember that it is a must to consult your doctors in detail before you take any kind of medicine. Taking some exercise with a healthy lifestyle is good for you, which should be insisted on in life.

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