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damaging kidney tubules, the structures that remove wastes from your blood while returning needed substances contributing to interstitial nephritis, an inflammation around the tubules decreasing the filtration rate of your kidneys making crystals that block the flow of urine Examples of drugs that may lead to kidney damage include: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like: aspirin ibuprofen (Motrin) naproxen (Aleve) proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) used to treat GERD certain antibiotics like aminoglycosides and vancomycin contrast dyes used in medical imaging If youre concerned about the effects a medication may have on your kidneys, speak with a doctor

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