Chronic Kidney Disease Topic Guide - Medications and VitaminsMedications:
Lanthanum CarbonateLanthanum prevents the body from absorbing phosphate, allowing it to be removed from the body...learn more »
EplerenoneEplerenone blocks the actions of the hormone aldosterone in the body. Aldosterone is important for the regulation of blood pressure...learn more »
SevelamerSevelamer is a phosphate binder. Sevelamer helps prevent hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the body) caused by elevated phosphorus...learn more »
ParicalcitolParicalcitol is a man-made form of vitamin D. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the...learn more »
Calcium AcetateCalcium is a mineral that is needed for many functions of the body, especially bone formation and maintenance. Calcium can also bind to other minerals such a...learn more »
TorsemideTorsemide is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine...learn more »
Calcitriol (oral)Calcitriol is vitamin D3. Vitamin D is important for the absorption of calcium from the stomach and for the functioning of calcium in the body...learn more »
Ethacrynic AcidEthacrynic acid is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine./...learn more »
TriamtereneTriamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting to...learn more »
SpironolactoneSpironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting...learn more »
HydrochlorothiazideHydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention...learn more »
ChlorthalidoneChlorthalidone is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention...learn more »
BumetanideBumetanide is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine...learn more »
FurosemideFurosemide is a loop diuretic (water pill) that prevents your body from absorbing too much salt, allowing the salt to instead be passed in your urine...learn more »
EnalaprilEnalapril is in a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors. ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme...learn more » Vitamins and Supplements: |
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