Know first what the “kidneys” do
The kidneys are organs responsible for excreting waste and substances that the body does not need, by eliminating them in the form of urine. Normally, the kidneys are organs that are easily damaged by chemicals. When the kidneys are severely damaged, their ability to excrete waste decreases even more. As a result, the kidneys cannot remove waste, leading to the accumulation of waste in the body and causing other diseases to follow.
How “medicine” can harm the kidneys
No matter how we receive medicine into the body—whether by oral intake, injection, or even inhalation—once the medicine enters the bloodstream, the body treats it as a foreign substance. The toxicity of the medicine is something the body is always ready to eliminate. This toxicity affects the kidneys in many ways, such as reducing kidney function efficiency, some medicines crystallizing and remaining in the kidneys, and some damaging kidney tissue. These effects can be temporary or permanent, depending on the type of medicine, method of administration, dosage, and duration of use.
The more kidney problems you have, the more careful you must be with medication
Patients who already have kidney disease, whether kidney failure or kidney impairment, know well that their kidney function is not 100% normal like that of healthy people. Therefore, when taking any medication, they must be more cautious than usual because it may worsen kidney failure or impairment. In cases where medication is necessary, the dosage and duration may need to be adjusted appropriately. However, it is best to be under a doctor’s supervision at all times.
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