Medications

People with chronic kidney disease often take a variety of medications to help manage their disease.

If patients have concerns about their medications they should always talk to their doctor and/or pharmacist. Please note, the information provided on this website is designed to help you understand how the medications you are taking work, possible side effects and precautions. It is not a substitute for talking to your doctor or pharmacist.

Printable and Downloadable Fact Sheets

• Parathyroidectomy for Renal Patients ENGLISH or FRENCH
• Medicines to Stop Taking on Sick Days *New
• Mycophenolate/Cellcept Handout *Updated
• Tacrolimus (Prograf® or Advagraf®)
• Vitamin D pills: Calcitriol (Rocaltrol®), Alfacalcidol (One Alpha®) 
• Giving Yourself a Needle
• Fragmin Injection Technique
• Anemia/Low Blood Count
• Hepatitis B
• Prednisone Handout
• Cyclophosphamide Handout
• Cyclosporine Patient Handout
• Azathioprine Handout
• Cough, Cold, & Flu Handout *Updated
• Fish Oil Capsules for IgA Nephropathy *Updated
• Dialysis and Over The Counter Medications
• Friendly Reminder from your Pharmacist
• Kayexalate
• More About Phosphorus

Helpful Links

The BC Renal Agency lists medications and corresponding information sheets

MyMedRec Iphone App that helps you keep track of your medications.