Print this pageRenal Insufficiency
Patients Info
The main function of the kidneys is the excretion of metabolic waste mainly from protein metabolism. Further functions include the maintenance of fluid balance, regulation of electrolyte status and participation in several processes in the body. Renal failure involves the breakdown of any one or all of these functions and causes profound abnormalities in overall nutrient metabolism.The predominating symptom of renal insufficiency is the accumulation of urea in blood. Urea is the waste product of protein breakdown and must be eliminated via the kidneys. This reflects the importance of adequate protein or amino acid intake in patients with renal insufficiency.
Both in acute and chronic kidney disease an impairment in renal functions results in the accumulation of waste products in the body and inability to regulate electrolyte and water balance. In acute kidney disease these disturbances are reversible whereas in chronic renal failure disturbances are irreversible.
Chronic kidney disease is the progressive loss of kidney function. Symptoms of end-stage renal disease become apparent and kidney transplantation or maintenance dialysis is essential for survival.
In general, patients with renal insufficiency require special nutrition support because malnutrition commonly occurs. Adequate protein or amino acid intake is necessary to rule out protein malnutrition while not overburdening renal capacity with waste products.
Fresenius Kabi offers specific products for enteral and parenteral nutrition to ensure optimal nutritional management in this patient group.
For further information please register.
Login|Register
Please note that the following pages contain information on prescription-only drugs. Under German consumer protection law, Fresenius Kabi must not make this information accessible to individuals who are not member of the medical or pharmaceutical professions. Accordingly, we have restricted the access to the following pages and invite you to register for an user-id and a password. We assure you that registrations will be processed immediately. All personal information you may choose to supply will be handled in accordance with German and international standards of privacy. Fresenius Kabi may not market products on which information is posted within these pages in your country and therefore may not have a local marketing authorization. In this case, please note that Fresenius Kabi has no intent to promote products outside of countries where Fresenius Kabi holds marketing authorizations.
Registration - I am a new user
Welcome to the Fresenius Kabi Online registration.
fill out and send in the registration form now
fax us the identification format stated below to the following number:
Fax +49 (0) 6172 686 2628
If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us under:
Phone +49 (0) 6172 686 0 (CET 9.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m.)
All fields marked with * are required for the registration process.
With your submission of these data you confirm that the details given are truthful. The details given are subject to data protection and are not accessible to any third parties.
- doctors and pharmacists: a copy of your approbation, bar registration or a copy of your business card together with a copy of an invoice.
- medical students: a copy of your students card
- other medical professionals and employees in the pharmaceutical industry: a letter of confirmation from your employer that on account of your occupation you have access to information on prescriptive drugs
With your submission of these data you confirm that the details given are truthful. The details given are subject to data protection and are not accessible to any third parties.