Naproxen, and its affect on the kidneys!

Naproxen, also known better as Aleve, is an over the counter NSAID. It is used most commonly for disorders of mild to moderate pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Since several chronic health conditions require continued use of Naproxen as an analgesic, its continued use could cause severe kidney damage. Naproxen can affect the kidneys… Read more Naproxen, and its affect on the kidneys!

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Naproxen, also known better as Aleve, is an over the counter NSAID. It is used most commonly for disorders of mild to moderate pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Since several chronic health conditions require continued use of Naproxen as an analgesic, its continued use could cause severe kidney damage.

Naproxen can affect the kidneys by causing acute renal failure, as well as cystitis and hematuria.

Naproxen is absorbed from the GI tract, and excreted through the urine.

Nursing considerations: we need to keep in mind other drugs, such as antibiotics or other pain killers, that are nephrotoxic as well while administering Naproxen. In renal patients, we must be extremely cautious of its use, due to the kidneys extra time needed to process the drug. Naproxen can also cause an increase BUN, serum creatinine, and serum K due in decreased kidney function. Adequate hydration is recommended for patients taking Naproxen with impaired renal function.

Naproxen, and its affect on the kidneys!

Naproxen, also known better as Aleve, is an over the counter NSAID. It is used most commonly for disorders of mild to moderate pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Since several chronic health conditions require continued use of Naproxen as an analgesic, its continued use could cause severe kidney damage. Naproxen can affect the kidneys… Read more Naproxen, and its affect on the kidneys!

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Naproxen, also known better as Aleve, is an over the counter NSAID. It is used most commonly for disorders of mild to moderate pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Since several chronic health conditions require continued use of Naproxen as an analgesic, its continued use could cause severe kidney damage.

Naproxen can affect the kidneys by causing acute renal failure, as well as cystitis and hematuria.

Naproxen is absorbed from the GI tract, and excreted through the urine.

Nursing considerations: we need to keep in mind other drugs, such as antibiotics or other pain killers, that are nephrotoxic as well while administering Naproxen. In renal patients, we must be extremely cautious of its use, due to the kidneys extra time needed to process the drug. Naproxen can also cause an increase BUN, serum creatinine, and serum K due in decreased kidney function. Adequate hydration is recommended for patients taking Naproxen with impaired renal function.

Naproxen, and its affect on the kidneys!

Naproxen, also known better as Aleve, is an over the counter NSAID. It is used most commonly for disorders of mild to moderate pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Since several chronic health conditions require continued use of Naproxen as an analgesic, its continued use could cause severe kidney damage. Naproxen can affect the kidneys… Read more Naproxen, and its affect on the kidneys!

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Naproxen, also known better as Aleve, is an over the counter NSAID. It is used most commonly for disorders of mild to moderate pain, such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Since several chronic health conditions require continued use of Naproxen as an analgesic, its continued use could cause severe kidney damage.

Naproxen can affect the kidneys by causing acute renal failure, as well as cystitis and hematuria.

Naproxen is absorbed from the GI tract, and excreted through the urine.

Nursing considerations: we need to keep in mind other drugs, such as antibiotics or other pain killers, that are nephrotoxic as well while administering Naproxen. In renal patients, we must be extremely cautious of its use, due to the kidneys extra time needed to process the drug. Naproxen can also cause an increase BUN, serum creatinine, and serum K due in decreased kidney function. Adequate hydration is recommended for patients taking Naproxen with impaired renal function.

Nephrotoxic Vancomycin

Vancomycin is an antibiotic often seen in the hospital and is used to treat infections like endocarditis, pneumonia, and Clostridium dififcile colitis. Vancomycin, especially the IV form, is eliminated almost entirely by the kidneys and should be cautiously used in patients with renal failure. When given to renal patients the nurse must closely assess for … Continue reading Nephrotoxic Vancomycin

Vancomycin is an antibiotic often seen in the hospital and is used to treat infections like endocarditis, pneumonia, and Clostridium dififcile colitis.

Vancomycin, especially the IV form, is eliminated almost entirely by the kidneys and should be cautiously used in patients with renal failure.

When given to renal patients the nurse must closely assess for signs of nephrotoxicity which include cloudy or pink urine,  and change in function of the eighth cranial nerve. A nurse needs to monitor the patient for an increase in BUN and trough concentrations. To prevent other dangerous  symptoms like “red man” syndrome or thrombophlebitis the nurse should infuse 1 g of IV Vancomycin over at least 60 minutes.

 

Nephrotoxic Vancomycin

Vancomycin is an antibiotic often seen in the hospital and is used to treat infections like endocarditis, pneumonia, and Clostridium dififcile colitis. Vancomycin, especially the IV form, is eliminated almost entirely by the kidneys and should be cautiously used in patients with renal failure. When given to renal patients the nurse must closely assess for … Continue reading Nephrotoxic Vancomycin

Vancomycin is an antibiotic often seen in the hospital and is used to treat infections like endocarditis, pneumonia, and Clostridium dififcile colitis.

Vancomycin, especially the IV form, is eliminated almost entirely by the kidneys and should be cautiously used in patients with renal failure.

When given to renal patients the nurse must closely assess for signs of nephrotoxicity which include cloudy or pink urine,  and change in function of the eighth cranial nerve. A nurse needs to monitor the patient for an increase in BUN and trough concentrations. To prevent other dangerous  symptoms like “red man” syndrome or thrombophlebitis the nurse should infuse 1 g of IV Vancomycin over at least 60 minutes.

 

Nephrotoxic Vancomycin

Vancomycin is an antibiotic often seen in the hospital and is used to treat infections like endocarditis, pneumonia, and Clostridium dififcile colitis. Vancomycin, especially the IV form, is eliminated almost entirely by the kidneys and should be cautiously used in patients with renal failure. When given to renal patients the nurse must closely assess for […]

Vancomycin is an antibiotic often seen in the hospital and is used to treat infections like endocarditis, pneumonia, and Clostridium dififcile colitis.

Vancomycin, especially the IV form, is eliminated almost entirely by the kidneys and should be cautiously used in patients with renal failure.

When given to renal patients the nurse must closely assess for signs of nephrotoxicity which include cloudy or pink urine,  and change in function of the eighth cranial nerve. A nurse needs to monitor the patient for an increase in BUN and trough concentrations. To prevent other dangerous  symptoms like “red man” syndrome or thrombophlebitis the nurse should infuse 1 g of IV Vancomycin over at least 60 minutes.

 

Nephrotoxic Drugs

Tacrolimus is a immunosuppressant agent used to prevent organ rejection (kidney). This medication is nephrotoxic. Nursing implications: Monitor drug levels 1-3 months (7-20 ng/mL) after-1st year (5-15 ng/mL) Monitor signs of nephrotoxicity (elevated serum creatinine and decreased urine output) Be aware of other medications that the patient is taking that are also  nephrotoxic Work Cited: … Continue reading “Nephrotoxic Drugs”

Tacrolimus is a immunosuppressant agent used to prevent organ rejection (kidney). This medication is nephrotoxic.

Nursing implications:

  • Monitor drug levels
    • 1-3 months (7-20 ng/mL)
    • after-1st year (5-15 ng/mL)
  • Monitor signs of nephrotoxicity (elevated serum creatinine and decreased urine output)
  • Be aware of other medications that the patient is taking that are also  nephrotoxic

Work Cited: Deglin, J. H., Vallerand, A. H., & Sanoski, C. A. (Eds.). (2016). Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses (15th ed.) (version 19.2.2/2016.08.24)[Mobile Application Software]. Retrieved from https://www.skyscape.com/apps/.

Nephrotoxic Drugs

Tacrolimus is a immunosuppressant agent used to prevent organ rejection (kidney). This medication is nephrotoxic. Nursing implications: Monitor drug levels 1-3 months (7-20 ng/mL) after-1st year (5-15 ng/mL) Monitor signs of nephrotoxicity (elevated serum creatinine and decreased urine output) Be aware of other medications that the patient is taking that are also  nephrotoxic Work Cited: … Continue reading “Nephrotoxic Drugs”

Tacrolimus is a immunosuppressant agent used to prevent organ rejection (kidney). This medication is nephrotoxic.

Nursing implications:

  • Monitor drug levels
    • 1-3 months (7-20 ng/mL)
    • after-1st year (5-15 ng/mL)
  • Monitor signs of nephrotoxicity (elevated serum creatinine and decreased urine output)
  • Be aware of other medications that the patient is taking that are also  nephrotoxic

Work Cited: Deglin, J. H., Vallerand, A. H., & Sanoski, C. A. (Eds.). (2016). Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses (15th ed.) (version 19.2.2/2016.08.24)[Mobile Application Software]. Retrieved from https://www.skyscape.com/apps/.

Nephrotoxic Drugs

Tacrolimus is a immunosuppressant agent used to prevent organ rejection (kidney). This medication is nephrotoxic. Nursing implications: Monitor drug levels 1-3 months (7-20 ng/mL) after-1st year (5-15 ng/mL) Monitor signs of nephrotoxicity (elevated serum creatinine and decreased urine output) Be aware of other medications that the patient is taking that are also  nephrotoxic Work Cited: … Continue reading “Nephrotoxic Drugs”

Tacrolimus is a immunosuppressant agent used to prevent organ rejection (kidney). This medication is nephrotoxic.

Nursing implications:

  • Monitor drug levels
    • 1-3 months (7-20 ng/mL)
    • after-1st year (5-15 ng/mL)
  • Monitor signs of nephrotoxicity (elevated serum creatinine and decreased urine output)
  • Be aware of other medications that the patient is taking that are also  nephrotoxic

Work Cited: Deglin, J. H., Vallerand, A. H., & Sanoski, C. A. (Eds.). (2016). Davis’s Drug Guide for Nurses (15th ed.) (version 19.2.2/2016.08.24)[Mobile Application Software]. Retrieved from https://www.skyscape.com/apps/.

Captopril

Captopril is an ACE inhibitor that is used to manage HTN and HF. Half of it is metabolized by the liver while the other half is excreted unchanged in urine. It is to be used cautiously in patients with renal impairment, hyponatremia, and concurrent diuretic therapy. Possible, but not common side effects of this drug are … Continue reading “Captopril”

Captopril is an ACE inhibitor that is used to manage HTN and HF. Half of it is metabolized by the liver while the other half is excreted unchanged in urine. It is to be used cautiously in patients with renal impairment, hyponatremia, and concurrent diuretic therapy. Possible, but not common side effects of this drug are proteinuria, hyperkalemia, and impaired renal function. Important lab tests to monitor are BUN, serum creatinine, AST, ALT, and serum bilirubin. (Skyscape: Davis’ Drug Guide)

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