The Risks of Drug Interactions in Renal Patients

Dr. Yerling, could you just tell us what we need to understand about renal patients that make them at high risk for drug interactions? Heparin can actually suppress all-dostrome production. ACE inhibitors and herbs are kind of the biggies, but less widely appreciated. Trometopriman said, heprins, the risk of developing hyperkalemia from these drugs goes up dramatically when they are used in combination with someone who is inherently less able to eliminate potassium.