The result can indicate how well a person’s kidneys are working. A higher than normal level of BUN may point to kidney failure. Urea nitrogen is a waste product the body creates as it breaks ...

The use of blood urea nitrogen (BUN) concentration as a measure of renal function is even less reliable, because BUN levels can be affected by the presence of gastrointestinal bleeding or by the ...

Blood urea nitrogen (BUN) is a less specific indicator of kidney function and is a reflection of ingested protein and muscle catabolism. Elevated BUN can be precipitated by protein intake ...

History of intracranial hypertension. Monitor for visual disturbances. Renal impairment; monitor BUN and creatinine. Hepatic impairment. Avoid sun or UV light. IV: monitor magnesium levels in ...