DRUG USED FOR CHRONIC KIDNEY PATIENTS

Actually there is no cure for chronic kidney disease, but we can treat the signs and symptoms, reduce the risk of complications and slow the disease. Treatment for kidney disease can use medications such as:

MEDICATION TO RELIEF ANEMIA	LOWER CHOLESTEROL MEDICATION	MEDICATION TO RELIEF SWELLING	MEDICATION TO PROTECT BONE	HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICATION
Supplement erythropoietin or plus iron	-statin -fibrates -niacin -omega 3 fatty acid	-diuretic	-calcium and vitamin D supplement	- ACE inhibitors - angiotensin II receptor blockers. -Beta blocker -Calcium channel blocker. - Direct renin inhibitor - diuretics

beside drug, supplement such as vitamin and mineral also can be used for renal patient.

SUPPLEMENT FOR CHRONIC KIDNEY PATIENTS.

Here are the types of vitamins and minerals that are given to patient’s chronic kidney disease:

VITAMIN / MINERAL	LEVEL
Calcium carbonate	500 mg
Ferum fumarate	200 mg
Folate	5 mg
Vitamin C	50 mg
Vitamin B complex	Aneurin 1 mg Riboflavin 1.5 mg Nicotamide 10 mg
Neurobion	Vitamin B1 100mg B6 200mg B12 200 mg
Vitamin D	Alfacalcidol 0.25 mcg Calcitriol 0.25 mcg

Sumber: hospital Kuala Lumpur 2004