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...
Hydralazine – a medicine for very high blood pressure Hydralazine is a blood pressure tablet usually only prescribed by hospital based hypertension specialist doctors. It is often used when thre...
Roxadustat – an EPO-like tablet for anaemia in CKD patients Roxadustat is an EPO-stimulating tablet for kidney-related anaemia A hormone (erythropoietin, EPO) is normally made by the kidneys. EP...
Darbepoeitin Alfa – an EPO Injection for Anaemia in CKD Patients Darbepoetin alfa (commonly known by the brand name Aranesp) is a synthetic form of a hormone (erythropoietin, EPO) your kidneys p...
Sodium Bicarbonate – a tablet for removing acid from the body What is sodium bicarbonate? Sodium bicarbonate, also known as baking soda, is a medication used to reduce excess acid in the body. I...
Most Common Tablets for Patients with CKD Here are the common drugs used for CKD patients. Acidosis Sodium bicarbonate Anaemia Darbepoietin alfa Roxadustat Blood pressure Amlodipine Bisoprolol Doxazos...
Functions of the Kidneys 7: Prostaglandin Production What Are Prostaglandins? Prostaglandins are natural chemical messengers made by the body. They act like local ‘signals’ that help contr...
Atorvastatin – a tablet used for high cholesterol Atorvastatin is a tablet for high cholesterol. What is atorvastatin? Atorvastatin is a commonly used lipid-regulating medication prescribed to treat h...
Calcium Acetate – a phosphate binder for kidney bone disease Calcium acetate is a phosphate binding tablet for CKD patients What is Calcium Acetate? A phosphate binder used to treat high phospha...
