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Antibiotic dosing in renal failure

E G Maderazo1

  • 1Department of Medicine, William W. Backus Hospital, Norwich, Connecticut, USA.

The Medical Clinics of North America
|July 1, 1995
PubMed
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The Dosing in Renopathy by Easy-To-Use Multipliers (DREM) System offers a straightforward approach to adjusting anti-infective doses for patients with renal insufficiency. This method provides accurate dose estimates, simplifying medication management in kidney disease.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Nephrology
  • Clinical Pharmacy

Background:

  • Renal insufficiency complicates anti-infective dosing.
  • Accurate dose adjustments are crucial for efficacy and safety in patients with impaired kidney function.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and validate the Dosing in Renopathy by Easy-To-Use Multipliers (DREM) System.
  • To provide a simple, accurate method for adjusting anti-infective dosages in patients with renal insufficiency.

Main Methods:

  • The DREM System involves a two-step process.
  • Step 1: Estimate creatinine clearance (CLcr) using age, sex, and serum creatinine.
  • Step 2: Calculate adjusted dose or interval using multipliers (CLcr/100 for dose, 100/CLcr for interval).

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Main Results:

  • The DREM System provides reasonably accurate dose estimates.
  • The method's accuracy compares favorably with existing dose adjustment techniques.
  • The system simplifies the calculation of adjusted anti-infective doses.

Conclusions:

  • The DREM System is a practical and effective tool for anti-infective dose adjustments in renal insufficiency.
  • This method facilitates appropriate medication management for patients with kidney disease.
  • The DREM System offers a valuable alternative to more complex dosing algorithms.