Kidney & Urinary
Diuretics and medications for kidney conditions and fluid retention
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
diuretic/water tablet
Xanthine oxidase inhibitor
uric acid lowering agent
Allopurinol
PrescriptionGout (painful joint swelling especially in the big toe), high uric acid levels in the blood, kidney stones caused by uric acid, prevention of uric acid buildup during cancer treatment
Febuxostat
PrescriptionGout (a type of severe joint pain and swelling caused by high uric acid), high uric acid levels in the blood
Combination diuretic
potassium-sparing diuretic + thiazide diuretic
Thiazide diuretic
water tablet
Potassium binder
cation exchange resin
Immunosuppressant
immune system suppressor
SGLT2 Inhibitor
Antidiabetic
Corticosteroid
steroid anti-inflammatory
Corticosteroid
anti-inflammatory steroid
Dexamethasone phosphate
PrescriptionSevere allergic reactions, asthma attacks, serious skin rashes, eye inflammation, joint pain and swelling (arthritis), severe body swelling, croup in children, cerebral malaria complications, meningitis support treatment, and other conditions where strong anti-inflammatory action is needed
Prednisolone
PrescriptionSevere allergies, asthma, skin rashes and eczema, joint pain and arthritis, lupus, eye inflammation, severe body swelling, blood disorders, kidney problems (nephrotic syndrome), and some cancers
Prednisone
PrescriptionSevere asthma, serious allergic reactions, arthritis and joint pain, skin conditions like eczema, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease, certain blood disorders, swelling in different parts of the body
Combination prostate medicine
5-alpha reductase inhibitor + alpha-blocker
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent
blood booster
Immunosuppressant / mTOR inhibitor
Reduces the body's immune system response
Diuretic
water tablet
Biologic
TNF-alpha inhibitor / Immunosuppressant
Diuretic
water pill
Antispasmodic
Relaxes muscles and stops cramps
Diuretic / Antihypertensive
water tablet
Angiotensin Receptor Blocker
Lowers blood pressure and reduces heart strain
ACE Inhibitor
blood pressure medicine
Lisinopril
PrescriptionHigh blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, protection of the kidneys in people with diabetes, recovery after heart attack
Lisinopril Dihydrate
PrescriptionHigh blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, protecting the kidneys in people with diabetes, recovery after heart attack
Antihypertensive
Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker - ARB
Osmotic diuretic
Helps the body get rid of excess water
Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent
a medicine that boosts red blood cell production
Antibiotic
Penicillin + Beta-lactamase inhibitor combination
Urinary alkalinizer
Makes urine less acidic to help kidneys
ACE Inhibitor
Blood Pressure Medicine
PDE5 Inhibitor
Erectile Dysfunction Drug
PDE5 Inhibitor and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor
Improves erections and delays ejaculation
Alpha-1 blocker
prostate medicine
Anticholinergic
bladder relaxant
Potassium-sparing diuretic
water pill
Antibiotic
Sulfonamide combination
Immunosuppressant
anti-rejection medicine
PDE5 inhibitor
erectile dysfunction medicine
Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor and Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)
Improves erections and delays ejaculation
Alpha-blocker
prostate medicine
Biologic immunosuppressant
Interleukin-6 receptor inhibitor
Loop diuretic
water pill
Proteolytic enzyme
anti-inflammatory enzyme
When to see a doctor
Seek care if you notice any of the following
- If you have severe pain in your lower back that does not go away, go to your nearest clinic or hospital.
- If you notice blood in your urine, even if it's just a small amount, go to your nearest clinic or hospital.
- If you feel like you are going to pass out or feel very weak, especially if you have been taking diuretics, go to your nearest clinic or hospital.
- If you have trouble breathing or feel like you are choking, go to your nearest clinic or hospital.
- If you have swelling in your legs, ankles, or feet that gets worse over time, go to your nearest clinic or hospital.
For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.