Diabetic Nephropathy
Diabetic nephropathy, also called diabetic kidney disease, is damage to kidney blood vessels linked to high blood sugar. As kidney function falls, the body can find it harder to clear waste and extra fluid.
Key points
- Early changes can be hard to notice, and symptoms may not be obvious at first.
- Protein in the urine can be a sign that the kidneys are under strain.
- Monitoring can identify changes in kidney function before symptoms are noticeable.
Medicines listed for Diabetic Nephropathy
The listed tablet products contain Losartan and Captopril. Both ingredients influence the renin-angiotensin system, which affects blood pressure and kidney function in diabetic nephropathy. The catalogue includes Cozaar in 25mg, 50mg and 100mg strengths, and Capoten in a 25mg strength.

