excess sodium and fluid.
Examples include:
Furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide.
They are commonly used for high blood pressure, heart failure and fluid retention.
Diuretics are valuable medications, but excessive fluid loss can contribute to dehydration and make the kidneys more vulnerable to reduced blood flow.
Some diuretics have also been associated with acute interstitial nephritis.
Risk becomes particularly important when multiple medications affecting kidney blood flow are combined.
- Lithium
Lithium is an important medication used to treat certain psychiatric conditions.
Unlike many short-term medications, lithium may be taken for years, so
