Consider Kidney Risks Before Suggesting an NSAID
October 2022
Many patients don’t realize that NSAIDs can harm the kidneys.
It can happen because NSAIDs decrease blood flow to the kidneys. Rarely, the kidney damage is irreversible. And adding other meds known to cause kidney problems can compound the issue.
For example, adding an NSAID to an ACEI or ARB can be a “double whammy” to the kidneys...or a “triple whammy” if patients are also on a diuretic or SGLT2 inhibitor.Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE
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