Tag: kidney disease
Renal Dosing of Antibiotics: How to Avoid Toxicity in Kidney Disease
Proper antibiotic dosing in kidney disease prevents toxicity and treatment failure. Learn how creatinine clearance guides dosing, which antibiotics need adjustments, and why acute vs. chronic kidney injury changes everything.
DOACs in Renal Impairment: How to Adjust Doses to Prevent Bleeding and Clots
DOACs like apixaban and rivaroxaban require precise dosing in kidney disease to avoid bleeding or clots. Learn how to adjust doses using Cockcroft-Gault, which DOACs are safest, and why apixaban is often the best choice.