What does 'Ramp Up' mean. Ramp up is a significant increase in the level of output of a company's products or services. A ramp up typically occurs in anticipation of an imminent increase in demand. While it is generally a feature of smaller companies at an early stage of development, a ramp up can also be undertaken by large companies that are rolling out new products or expanding in new geographies.
Many medicines can cause acute kidney injury (acute renal failure), such as: 1  Antibiotics. 2  Some blood pressure medicines. 3  Medicines used for cancer treatment (chemotherapy). 4  Dyes (contrast media).  Illegal 1  drugs. Medicines used to treat 2  HIV. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory 3  drugs. Ulcer medicines.
Photo Credit BWFolsom/iStock/Getty Images. The liver and the kidneys clear toxins and chemicals from the body. However, some medications can affect the function of these organs. The Hospice website notes that nonprescription analgesic drugs such as ibuprofen can cause or worsen problems in the liver and kidneys.