CDC recently released this: People with chronic kidney disease are generally advised not to take NSAIDs, with the exception of aspirin (for cardiovascular indications). NSAIDs have been associated with acute kidney injury in the general population and with progression of disease in those with chronic kidney disease. NSAIDs may also decrease the effectiveness of certain prescription medications that are often used by people with kidney disease, such as angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs), and loop diuretics.
Yet, new research shows that people with chronic kidney disease, including people with moderate-to-severe kidney disease, are continuing to use NSAIDs at the same rate as the general population! Click on the link below to hear Nilka Rios-Burrows, CDC/DDT Epidemiologist, discuss recommendations for health care providers on this topic.
To listen to the commentary, go to: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/754185
Source: CDC/DDT, Medscape (Note: To access information on Medscape, first time users must establish an account by providing a user ID and password; there is no charge for a Medscape account.)