Tag: Urea cycle disorders

High ammonia levels in the blood, a condition known as hyperammonemia, can be toxic to the brain and is often linked to severe liver disease or genetic urea cycle disorders. To combat this, several prescription **medication** options are available, with the specific choice depending on the underlying cause and severity of the condition.

High blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels are often a sign of kidney or liver dysfunction, and their treatment is not always direct. This article explains what drugs are used to decrease urea levels by targeting the root causes or helping the body eliminate excess nitrogen, which ultimately reduces the urea burden.