Some drugs are nephrotoxic , which means that their effects can cause kidney damage. Drugs such as certain antibiotics, the mood stabilizer lithium, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can potentially harm the kidneys, especially under specific conditions.

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1. ACE Inhibitors and ARBs

Angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) are classes of drugs commonly prescribed for blood pressure and heart conditions. Some information about them is:

ACE inhibitors end in the letters "pril"; examples include Zestril (lisinopril) and Altace (ramipril).

ARBs end in the letters "sartan"; examples include Diovan (losartan) and Benicar (olmesartan).

These drugs are actually commonly prescribed to people with kid

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