These 10 Common Medications Could Quietly Harm Your Kidneys and Increase Protein in Your Urine

of medication-related kidney injury, protein may also appear in the urine.

Here are 10 medication groups worth knowing about.

1. NSAID Pain Relievers

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs—or NSAIDs—are among the most important medications to know about when it comes to kidney health.

Examples include:

Ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac, indomethacin and celecoxib.

NSAIDs reduce the production of prostaglandins, chemicals that help maintain adequate blood flow to the kidneys.

In susceptible people, reducing these prostaglandins can decrease kidney blood flow and contribute to acute kidney injury.

Risk can be greater in people who are dehydrated,