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Drug Dosing in Renal Insufficiency - Philippine College of Physicians

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Calculat<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>dividualized regimen<br />

• Generally no change <strong>in</strong> LD EXCEPT for digox<strong>in</strong><br />

(50-75% <strong>of</strong> usual LD due to reduced Vd <strong>in</strong> renal<br />

failure)<br />

• With volume contraction, lower standard LD <strong>of</strong><br />

am<strong>in</strong>oglycosides by 20-25% to avoid toxicity<br />

• In AKI, <strong>in</strong>creased Vd <strong>of</strong> many drugs, especially<br />

hydrophilic antibiotics (Beta lactams,<br />

cephalospor<strong>in</strong>s, penems) necessitates<br />

adm<strong>in</strong>istration <strong>of</strong> aggressive load<strong>in</strong>g doses (25-<br />

50% greater)

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