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Useful information about drugs frequently used to treat kidney disease is available here.

Topics included on each page may include:

  • Drug Class – What type of drug is this?
  • Mechanism of Action –How does this drug work? What is it for?
  • Dosage Regimens – When & how should this drug be taken?
  • Contraindications – What are reasons that the drug should not be taken?
  • Common Side Effects – What are some common complications one may experience while taking this drug?
  • Drug Interactions – Negative reactions that could occur when taken with other drugs
  • Patient Instructions – Important things the patient should know when taking this medication

Azathioprine

Corticosteroids

Cyclophosphamide (Cytoxan®)

Rituximab