Kayexalate® is a medication that treats high potassium levels in the body. High potassium levels can be dangerous if you have kidney disease. This pamphlet explains why you may need this medication, how to take it, side effects, and how to store it.
Tums® (calcium carbonate) is a medication used to treat high levels of phosphorus in the body. This pamphlet explains why people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) need this medication and how to use it.
This pamphlet explains the procedure for having a tunneled hemodialysis catheter inserted and what to expect before, during and after the procedure.
An ultrasound guided percutaneous kidney biopsy is done to remove at least 3 tiny pieces of tissue from your kidney using a thin needle to be looked at under a microscope. This pamphlet looks at what to expect, how to get ready for a kidney biopsy, and follow-up care.
This pamphlet explains what you need to know about your medications and non-prescription medications when you have kidney disease.
Vancomycin is used to treat peritonitis. This is an infection in the peritoneum (lining of your abdominal cavity that holds and protects organs like your stomach and liver). This pamphlet lists the possible side effects, instructions for how to give yourself vancomycin, and storage.
Velphoro® is a medication used to treat high levels of phosphorous in the blood. This pamphlet explains what phosphorous does and why someone with with chronic kidney disease (CKD) needs to take this medication.
Le présent guide vous aidera à comprendre ce qui se passera avant, pendant et après votre greffe de rein. Les sujets abordés comprennent l'inscription sur la liste d'attente pour une greffe de rein, quoi faire dans l'attente de la greffe, à quoi vous attendre lorsqu'on vous appelle pour une greffe de rein, votre hospitalisation et votre rétablissement. This pamphlet is also available in English.
The decision to write your anonymous (unknown) kidney transplant recipient is a personal choice. If you would like to write to your transplant recipient, this pamphlet will give information to guide you.
The decision to write your anonymous (unknown) living kidney donor is a personal choice. If you would like to write to your donor, this pamphlet will give information to guide you.