Treatment of Chronic Renal Failure, November 19, 1996

Treatment of Chronic Renal Failure, November 19, 1996

1. Generally, rest is recommended, with a diet mainly consisting of low-protein liquid or semi-liquid foods. Daily animal protein intake should be less than 50 g, and plant protein should be strictly avoided.

2. Testosterone propionate 50 mg, taken two to three times daily; nandrolone phenylpropionate and boldenone can also be used.

3. Transfer factor and thymosin: the former is administered intramuscularly at 3 mg weekly, while the latter is given intramuscularly at 10 mg daily.

4. Furosemide can be used in large doses, 100–300 mg each time, twice daily, mixed with 250 mL of 10% glucose solution.

5. Antihypertensive drugs generally include reserpine and captopril, taken orally.

6. Clinical application of amino acids: 250 mg, administered intravenously once daily.

7. Rhubarb and Aconite enema, or optionally add oyster powder.

8. 5% sodium bicarbonate 250 mL, administered intravenously once daily.

Diagnosis of chronic renal failure: BUN < 7.1 mmol/L, Cr < 132.5 μmol/L indicates the compensatory stage; 7.1 mmol/L < BUN < 8.9 mmol/L, 132.5 μmol/L < Cr < 221 μmol/L indicates the azotemic stage; 8.9 mmol/L < BUN < 21.3 mmol/L, 221 μmol/L < Cr < 442 μmol/L indicates the uremic stage; BUN > 21.3 mmol/L, Cr > 442 μmol/L indicates the late uremic stage.