Question

A 65-year-old man with Chronic Kidney Disease stage 4 (eGFR 28 ml/min/1.73m$^2$) due to diabetic nephropathy presents with worsening knee pain secondary to osteoarthritis. Which of the following analgesics should be routinely avoided in this patient due to his renal impairment?

Accepted Answer

Naproxen

Answer

Paracetamol

Answer

Codeine Phosphate

Answer

Tramadol

Answer

Amitriptyline (low dose)

Practice question

A 65-year-old man with Chronic Kidney Disease stage 4 (eGFR 28 ml/min/1.73m$^2$) due to diabetic nephropathy presents with worsening knee pain secondary to osteoarthritis. Which of the following analgesics should be routinely avoided in this patient due to his renal impairment?