If your kidneys are no longer able to cleanse your body of toxins and excess water, there are different treatment options available.
The prevention of further kidney damage
Various measures may be helpful for this:
- See a doctor as soon as possible and on a regular basis. They can best advise you on your kidney disease.
- Take your medication as directed by your doctor. Your medication plan is an extremely important part of therapy. It treats the symptoms of kidney disease and aims to slow the progression of the disease.
- A low-salt diet has been also shown to reduce blood pressure and proteinuria. Let your doctor advise you on this.
- An increased fruit and vegetable intake may support a decrease in body weight and blood pressure. However, please be aware that high potassium levels found in fruit may lead to serious complications if not consumed in the correct amount. Please consult your doctor on this!
- Light regular exercise and increased physical activity can help with lowering blood pressure and can improve one's quality of life. It may also help to reduce the risk of heart problems. Heavy exercise is not advised. Please consult with your doctor on this.
- Stop smoking, as this has been shown to reduce your risk of heart problems
Nutrition for kidney patients
At first, you might find it difficult to adhere to new dietary guidelines. However, over time, you will find new ways to enjoy your meals. Try to remember that what you eat has a direct impact on your well-being and certain ingredients can influence the functioning of your kidneys.
Find recipes that fit a kidney-friendly diet and learn why kidney replacement therapy can support you in the next section.
What is an Adverse Event (AE)
Any untoward medical occurrence in a patient or clinical trial subject administered a medicinal product and which does not necessarily have a causal relationship with this treatment [Dir 2001/20/EC Art 2(m)].
An adverse event can therefore be any unfavourable and unintended sign (e.g. an abnormal laboratory finding), symptom, or disease temporarily associated with the use of a medicinal product, whether or not considered related to the medicinal product (Annex 4 Guideline on good pharmacovigilance practices (GVP) Rev 4).
Reporting Side Effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your Doctor, Pharmacist or Nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in the package leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Report an Adverse Event
Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. Adverse events should also be reported to Fresenius Medical Care on 01623 445 215 and via medinfo-uk@freseniusmedicalcare.com
Medical Information
Call 01623 445 100 (please choose option 5). Opening times are Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm.
UK/HEMA/FME/0922/0002 – Date of Preparation September 2022.
