Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) include ibuprofen and naproxen. These are common medications for pain and inflammation. In this video, learn how NSAIDs can affect the kidneys and tips to reduce the risk of kidney damage from NSAID use.
References
Baker, M., et al. (2020). NSAIDs in CKD: Are they safe? American Journal of Kidney Diseases.
Drożdżal, S., et al. (2021). Kidney damage from nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs—myth or truth? Review of selected literature. Pharmacology Research and Perspectives.
Ghlichloo, I., et al. (2022). Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). StatPearls.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (2018). Your kidneys and how they work.
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Marisa Taylor KarasMarisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
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