Dialysis patients usually have to take 3 different medications to overcome these 3 complications related to kidney disease: drugs that bind phosphorus, erythropoietin - stimulating agents (ESA) that boost blood cell production, and intravenous (IV) iron.
The risk of higher potassium levels is minimized after
patients have transitioned to peritoneal
dialysis, but doctors often don't resume the medication even though it can
usually be re-started safely.»