A news that Chinese patent medicine containing Akebia manshuriensis is easy to cause kidney damage has aroused widespread public concern. A few days ago, a licensed pharmacist in Shenzhen, who asked not to be named, reminded patients that some decocted Chinese medicines may cause kidney damage, and patients who take decocted medicines for a long time must pay attention to this possible side effect.

Kidney is the main detoxification organ of human body, which is prone to adverse drug reactions. From June, 5438 to February last year, the National Center for Adverse Drug Reactions (NCADR) announced nine kinds of western medicines and Chinese patent medicines with adverse reactions, including Chinese patent medicines containing Akebia Akebia.

In addition to Akebia manshuriensis, other traditional Chinese medicines may also produce side effects of renal damage. Tripterygium wilfordii, Petunia hybrida, Xanthium sibiricum, poppy shell, kusnezoff monkshood root, and the messenger were all reported in China. Among them, tripterygium wilfordii caused the greatest renal damage, followed by Akebia manshuriensis. Aristolochia manshuriensis harms the kidney because it contains aristolochic acid, a nephrotoxic substance, and aristolochic acid is also contained in Aristolochia root and Jifanggen, which have antihypertensive effect.

Whether a traditional Chinese medicine can cause renal damage is mainly determined by its composition. If a traditional Chinese medicine contains ingredients that may damage the kidney, the patient's kidney health will definitely be affected if he takes this traditional Chinese medicine excessively for a long time. An analysis report of renal damage caused by traditional Chinese medicine shows that nearly 90% of renal damage is mainly caused by overdose.

Licensed pharmacists suggest that processing methods, drug compatibility, decocting methods and taking methods may reduce the toxic effects of some traditional Chinese medicines on kidneys. Many patients need to take medicine for a long time. Before taking the medicine, they should read the instructions carefully and ask the prescriber about the possible side effects of the medicine. Old people, children and pregnant women should be cautious when taking traditional Chinese medicine, avoid taking large doses and long courses of medicine, and always pay attention to the reaction after taking medicine.

Remind you: Chinese medicine also hurts the kidney. This folk prescription comes from the internet. Please follow the doctor's advice before use.