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Can Ranexa Damage The Kidneys In An Insulin Dependent Diabetic With Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease?
My cardiologist just added Ranexa to my medications and I was wondering if it can damage the kidneys. I have stage 3 chronic kidney disease. My creatine level is 1.2 to 1.4. I am a type I insulin dependent diabetic and have had a triple bypass and just recently started to experience shortness of breath.
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Hi there,
Thanks for your query.
Ranexa (Ranolazine) is extensively metabolized in the liver and intestine. Hence, its harmless by-products, excreted by kidneys- will not damage the kidneys.
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Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
Thanks for your query.
Ranexa (Ranolazine) is extensively metabolized in the liver and intestine. Hence, its harmless by-products, excreted by kidneys- will not damage the kidneys.
If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” (5-star rating) to my answer, to ENCOURAGE ALL doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries.
Take care
Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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