Many drugs are unsafe in nephrology or urology. There remains conventional approach of prescribing of such medications that are causing side effects. With our previous two series of irrational medications in pregnancy and pediatrics , this article is presenting some of the commonly used unsafe and irrational medications. Medications save and improve lives, but it is important to overlook their risks and side effects.
Drug-induced kidney injury is a major side effect in clinical practice, frequently leading to acute renal failure (ARF). Unsafe medications for kidneys: Pain Medications: Long-term use or improper strength of aspirin, acetaminophen, naproxen and ibuprofen can cause nephrological problems. Some analgesics contain a combination of painkilling ingredients in one pill- such as aspirin, acetaminophen and caffeine- that have been linked to kidney disease. Antibiotics : Again…
