This is Part 4 in my series on creatine supplements. Today, I focus on creatine supplementation in people receiving dialysis. For background on creatine basics,
Tag: Transplant
There is growing interest in how the gut microbiome might modulate disease outcomes for those living with chronic kidney disease. Of particular interest in CKD,
Cyclosporine is an immunosuppressant that is frequently used post-kidney transplant (and is associated with hyperkalemia). I received this question on how eating impacts cyclosporine. To
In my practice I see a fair bit of hypercalcemia and hypophosphatemia after kidney transplant. But why is this happening and what should I do
Mel from BC asks: Why does “tac” (tacrolimus) cause hyperkalemia? Do other medications in this family also cause hyperkalemia? My response “Tac”, or tacrolimus is