
#146 NephMadness: Pain Meds in Chronic Kidney Disease
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
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Use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) in Chronic Kidney Disease
This chapter discusses the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The speakers highlight the mixed data on the effects of NSAIDs on CKD and caution about potential risks, including decreased renal blood flow and worsening kidney function. They also mention the possibility of using topical NSAIDs as an alternative.
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