Antibacterial agents in renal failure

Livornese, L.L.; Benz, R.L.; Ingerman, M.J.; Santoro, J.

Infectious Disease Clinics of North America 9(3): 591-614

1995


ISSN/ISBN: 0891-5520
PMID: 7490435
Document Number: 439700
This article provides background information on the pharmacokinetics of antimicrobial agents in patients with normal and impaired renal function. Tables are provided to allow quick determination of appropriate dosages for varying degrees of renal failure. Specific mention is made of aminoglycoside dosing, dosage adjustment in dialysis, and antibiotic toxicity in renal failure.

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