I.Overview Pharmacokinetics II.Uses of finerenone Almost 40_45% of diabetic patients associated with chronic kidney disease leading to kidney failure or end up with potential cardiovascular diseases So ,the finerenone is used in those patients to further prevent the progression of the disease III.Dosage in Chronic kidney disease patients The dosage of finerenone is based on the eGFR and serum potassium levels Renal dosage adjustments Initial dosage: Initial dosage should be 20 mg daily Dosage includes …
CEREALS FOR KIDNEY PATIENTS
What are cereals ? Wheat(गेहूं) Rice(चावल) Oats(जई) Maize(मक्का) Barley(जौ) Rye(राई) Millet(सामा , कुटकी ) and Sorghum(चारा) Wheat For 100 gms of wheat serving the calories is obtained is about 330 Calories Fats is around 1.9 gms Sodium -2 mg Potassium -340 mg Protein-15 gms Carbohydrates-76g Additionally it also contains vitamin A ,C,Calcium and iron Rice For 100 gms of rice rice serving the calories obtained is about 130 g Fats- 0.3 g Sodium-1 mg Potassium …
Analgesic nephropathy
Other names: Analgesic Nephropathy is also known as phenacetin nephritis ,Nephropathy Analgesic ,Nsaid nephritis, Analgesic abuse Nephropathy Definition: What causes Analgesic Nephropathy? allowing free blood flow to organ and thus increasing the Glomerular filtration rate as well Who is at risk? What are the Symptoms of Analgesic Nephropathy? Symptoms are not very common in every patient with analgesic nephropathy.Only Few might experiences all these or few of these symptoms over time and can have chronic …
Allopurinol vs Febuxostat
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Myths and Facts about Kidney Diseases
Kidney disease: What is it? When waste and fluid build up in the body, kidney disease results from the damaged kidneys. It differs and relies on factors including age, gender, size, and ethnicity. Initially, they may result in swelling in the legs, ankles, or feet, as well as tiredness, shortness of breath, frequent urination, blood in the urine, loss of appetite, weight loss, and other symptoms. CKD, or chronic kidney disease Overview It could be …
Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease: Life Expectancy and More
Stage 4 Kidney Disease is a important stage of kidney disease that significantly impacts a person’s health. At this stage, the kidneys have experienced a severe decline in their functioning. Needless to say, this raises several questions about life expectancy and the overall prognosis. In this article, we learn about following: Understanding Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Kidney Disease or CKD is a disease condition that greatly affects the functions of the kidneys. Depending …
Stage 3 Kidney Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, Coping, and Outlook
Navigating life with chronic kidney disease is not easy as the patients have to go through lots of physical and psychological ups and downs. This includes several sleepless nights, constant fatigue, and swelling in the lower extremities. Not to mention, the degrading health of the kidney. Therefore, you must be well-informed about Stage 3 Kidney Disease. In this article, we discuss the following: Understanding Stage 3 Kidney Disease Chronic kidney disease is a progressive renal …
Understanding Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents: A Comprehensive Guide for Nephrology Patients
One of the most common health conditions among renal disease patients is anemia. Unfortunately, it always results in symptoms like fatigue, and weakness. The good news is that you can still lead a normal life by including Erythropoiesis Stimulating Agents (ESAs) in your treatment regimen. It works by stimulating the production of red blood cells which improves oxygen delivery in your body. To help you understand the role and benefits of ESA better, we have …
Exploring the Use of Statins in CKD Management
Diseases are a huge challenge for both patients and their healthcare providers. Especially, when it comes to chronic kidney disorder (CKD). Luckily, there is a promising and life saving treatment option in the medical world – statins. Statins are widely recognized cholesterol-lowering medications that are often used for CKD patients. This is mainly due to the potential benefits that they offer to battle against CKD. In this article, we explore the following about statin therapy: …
Stage 2 Kidney Disease: Symptoms, Treatment, Coping, and Outlook
Stage 2 Kidney Disease represents an early phase of chronic kidney disease. During this stage, there is a gradual and moderate decrease in kidney function. This stage represents an important opportunity to treat the patient and slow down the progression of CKD. By understanding Stage 2 Kidney Disease from the basics, you can take proactive steps to safeguard your kidney health. In this article, you will learn the following: Symptoms of Stage 2 Kidney Disease …