Prävention und Progressionshemmung der chronischen Nierenerkrankung
摘要
Prevention of progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the main tasks in nephrology.
QuestionAvailable scientific evidence for drug treatment to halt CKD progression is discussed.
Material and methodsStructured literature search in PubMed.
ResultsThere is strong evidence supporting the use of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors/angiotensin II type 1 (AT1) receptor blockers in patients with confirmed CKD. Sodium-glucose transporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors are particularly beneficial in proteinuric patients. The newer glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1)/glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor agonists and finerenone have also been shown to be effective in patients with type 2 diabetes and diabetic kidney damage.
ConclusionThe pharmacotherapeutic options for slowing CKD progression have expanded considerably in recent years. This is particularly true for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. It remains to be seen to what extent CKD patients with other underlying kidney diseases will benefit from GLP-1/GIP receptor agonists and finerenone. The role of combination therapy (fantastic four) also needs to be evaluated. Furthermore, new biomarkers are needed that can predict CKD progression better and thus enable individualized treatment.