Antibiotic dosing in renal failure.
review · Level V
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Abstract
The Dosing in Renopathy by Easy-To-Use Multipliers (DREM) System is a simple method for dose adjustments of anti-infectives in renal insufficiency. The simple 2-step method involves: (1) estimating creatinine clearance (CLcr) from age, sex, and serum creatinine, and (2) calculating the adjusted dose or dosing interval with the use of multipliers. By multiplying the normal dose or dosing interval with the dose (CLcr/100) or interval (100'CLcr) multiplier, the adjusted dose or dosing interval is obtained, respectively. Dose estimates with this method are reasonably accurate and compare favorably with previously published methods of correction.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Renal Insufficiency