What Is The Effects of Diuretics On Creatinine Level

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Diuretic is a kind of medicine that help to reduce the amount of water in the body. We know kidneys help to remove excess fluid and sodium in the body. When kidney function is affected seriously, retention of fluid and sodium will occur, which can cause swelling directly. Diuretics help to remove excess fluid in the body, which is very beneficial for slowing down illness progression. However, in some cases, some diuretics such as furosemide (Lasix) can cause creatinine levels to increase, as it is said long-term use of diuretics can cause the kidney’s to work overtime trying to compensate, which can cause increase in sodium resorption and thus lead to further elevation of creatinine level.

This is the general introduction about effects of diuretics on creatinine level and if there is anything unclear, you can leave message to us directly. Besides, in clinic, aside from diuretics, there are some other drugs that can cause elevation of creatinine level and they are ACE inhibitors, NSAIDS, Antibiotics and Chemotherapy Drugs and so on. Ask your grandpa to be careful about the usage of these medicines.