Doctors often recommend regular blood tests and kidney monitoring for people taking lithium over extended periods.
2. Certain Chemotherapy Medications
Several chemotherapy drugs have been associated with kidney-related side effects.
Examples include:
- Cisplatin
- Carboplatin
- Bevacizumab
These medications are important tools in cancer treatment, but kidney function is often monitored closely during therapy.
3. Propylthiouracil
Propylthiouracil is used to treat certain thyroid conditions.