Medication plays a crucial role in our daily lives by relieving pain and treating illness. As we get older, our kidneys don't work as well. so it's important to protect them from too many chemicals and medicines. Some medicines can damage the kidneys, making it hard for them to filter blood and remove waste. This can lead to serious health issues. The risk of kidney damage from drugs goes up as we age, especially if we already have kidney problems. There are two types of kidney damage from medications: one depends on the dose, meaning higher doses cause more harm. The other is unpredictable and varies from person to person. Kidney damage from medicines can cause muscle breakdown, kidney tissue death, and acid buildup, leading to other problems like nephrotic syndrome and imbalances in body salts.
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1. 0:00 Intro
2. 0:55 Antibiotics
3. 2:26 Diuretics
4. 3:35 ACE Inhibitors
5. 4:23 Lithium