Unveiling the Hidden Danger of Drug-Induced Kidney Damage

PACE Hospitals Podcast

Drug-induced kidney disease refers to damage to the kidneys caused by medications. The kidneys play a crucial role in filtering and eliminating waste products from our blood, and certain drugs can disrupt this delicate balance, leading to kidney dysfunction or damage. In this episode of the Drug-induced Kidney Disease Podcast, we will unpack how medications play a crucial role in managing various health conditions, and it is essential to be informed and vigilant about potential side effects, especially those affecting the kidneys.

Join our PACE Hospitals Podcast episode with Dr. Kishore Kumar- Consultant Nephrologist and Kidney Transplant Physician at PACE Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad, India, to get awareness on informed purchasing of over-the-counter drugs to avoid the further side effects of medicines on kidneys.

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1. Drug-Induced Kidney Damage- An Overview (00:00:00)

2. Are Over-the-Counter medicines always safe to take? (00:01:28)

3. What are the different types of drugs that can damage the kidneys? (00:02:19)

4. What are the mechanisms of drug-induced kidney injury? (00:05:44)

5. Who is at Risk of Drug-Induced Kidney Damage? (00:13:31)

6. What are the signs and symptoms of drug-induced kidney damage? (00:15:31)

7. How is drug-induced kidney damage diagnosed? (00:16:40)

8. What are the treatment options for drug-induced kidney damage? (00:18:07)

9. What can people do to protect their kidneys from drug damage? (00:19:47)