A Guide to Understanding Medications with Kidney Failure.

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A Guide to Understanding Medications with Kidney Failure is appropriate for use in a predialysis, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, clinic or office setting.

This set of cards begins with a discussion of the need for medication in renal failure and factors to consider when taking medications with renal failure. Each of these topics includes graphic images.

Medications are grouped according to:
* Antihypertensives
* Anemia management
* Vitamin D, calcium and phosphorus balance
* Vitamins
* Anticoagulants
* Stool softeners/laxatives
* Antihistamines

Antihypertesives

The pathyphysiology of hypertension in renal disease and the mode of action of common antihypertensives are depicted with simplistic wording and pictures.

Anemia Management

The pathophysiology of anemia in renal disease is portrayed with simplistic wording and pictures. The common medications, routes and side effects are discussed.

Vitamin D, calcium and phosphorus

The pathophysiology of bone disease is described with plain explanations and pictures. Common medications are discussed such as vitamin D and phosphate binders. The common medications, routes and side effects are discussed.

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