Blood and Lymphatic
Gliclazide – a tablet for type 2 diabetes Gliclazide is a common tablet used for type 2 diabetes. Gliclazide (brand name Diamicron) is a well-established medication used to treat Type 2 diabetes...
Cinacalcet – a tablet for treating kidney bone disease Cinacalcet is a tablet used to lower parathyroid hormone (PTH), calcium, and phosphate levels in patients with specific kidney or thyroid c...
Sevelamer – a phosphate binder for kidney bone disease Sevelamer is a medication used to control phosphate levels, primarily in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). What is sevelamer? Sev...
Constipation : 10 Common Symptoms and When to See a Doctor The definition of constipation is not clear. But most doctors define as when your stools are hard, lumpy, or difficult to pass. It can also m...
Mycophenolate – a tablet used for suppressing immune system Mycophenolate is a tablet used to suppress the immune system. Generic / trade names: Mycophenolate Mofetil (CellCept); Mycophenolate S...
Azathioprine – a tablet used for suppressing immune system Azathioprine is a medicine used for organ transplants and many autoimmune conditions Generic name: Azathioprine [ ay-za-THYE-oh-preen ]...
Tacrolimus – a tablet used for suppressing immune system What is tacrolimus? Tacrolimus is a potent immunosuppressant. Like ciclosporin, it belongs to the group of medicines known as calcineurin...
Ciclosporin – a tablet used for suppressing immune system Ciclosporin is a tablet used to suppress the immune system – e.g. to prevent organ transplant rejection, and to treat autoimmune c...
Is CKD a disease or normal ageing? (does it even exist?) As you can imagine this a deliberately controversial article. Here goes. This article is mainly for health professionals. Key Points CKD stages...
What is Normal GFR by Age and Gender? Medically Reviewed by Dr. Andrew Stein MD, Consultant Nephrologist (Hospital Kidney Specialist). Last updated: June 2026 Or, more specifically, what is an average...
