Drug Dosing in Renal Insufficiency - Philippine College of Physicians
Drug Dosing in Renal Insufficiency - Philippine College of Physicians
Drug Dosing in Renal Insufficiency - Philippine College of Physicians
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Calculat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dividualized regimen<br />
• Load<strong>in</strong>g dose (LD) required if:<br />
drug has a long half-life<br />
there is need to rapidly achieve desired<br />
steady-state concentration<br />
volume <strong>of</strong> distribution (VD) is significantly<br />
<strong>in</strong>creased<br />
LD P t = Usual LD x<br />
Vd Pt<br />
Normal Vd