4 Most Harmful Pharmaceutical Drugs for Kidneys | Drugdu.com

Pharmaceutical drugs have become a part of our everyday lives with their efficiency in treating minor ailments and easing discomfort. However, in recent years, the prevalence of drug abuse has led to a significant increase in the incidence of drug-derived renal damage. One of the biggest issues concerning this is the lack of knowledge of the effects various drugs have on our bodies and especially, our kidneys. We have compiled a list of the 4 pharmaceutical drugs that are most harmful to your kidneys.

1. Antipyretic and analgesic drugs

Antipyretic analgesics are nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs generally used as painkillers and can be very damaging to the kidneys. Drugs containing paracetamol, analgesic drugs or drugs commonly used to treat colds and flu such as compound pseudoephedrine hydrochloride sustained-release capsules, can cause severe kidney damage and should not be taken daily or regularly over extended periods of time.

2. Contrast media

Contrast media is either injected or swallowed during radiography for enhanced visibility. It not only causes renal vasoconstriction and renal injury but can also stimulate the production of Ros which causes direct damage to renal tubular epithelial cells. Therefore, liver function should be tested and the risk assessed before contrast media is used. For patients with chronic renal failure, diabetes, hypertension or who are elderly, isotonic, low viscosity and nonionic contrast agents are recommended or, alternatively, using the minimum dosage of contrast media, is advised.

3. Prescription laxatives

In general, prescription laxatives are safe for most people. Recently, British National Health Service (NHS) experts issued a statement claiming that numerous young people are using laxatives overlong don’t think this is ‘recent’ since I’ve known this since I was about 12 years old.

 periods of time for weight loss, which may cause a water-electrolyte imbalance. In fact, improper long-term use of prescription laxatives will seriously damage your health and could even lead to kidney failure.

4. Antibiotics

Irresponsible consumption of antibiotics can lead to serious health implications. People with nephropathy (kidney disease or damage) should take fewer antibiotics than people with healthy kidneys and should only take medications prescribed by a healthcare practitioner. Improper use of pharmaceutical drugs could also lead to overdosing. Common symptoms of overdosing are diarrhea and an upset stomach. 

The liver plays a vital role in maintaining the balance and maintenance of the body and without this vital organ, the rest of the body will shut down and cease to function. Taking pharmaceutical drugs correctly reduces the risk of causing damage and promote a healthy lifestyle.

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