Hospital Nephrology 3

Question 1

Which weights should be used in Cockcroft and Gault equation?

Answer 1

IBW in obese- actual weight will overestimate renal function causing OD

Actual weight if heavy muscle bound patient

Question 2

What things need to be considered in drug choice in renal impairment?

Answer 2

Is the drug nephrotoxic?
Non renal toxicity
Is the drug excreted or metabolised?
Of drug metabolised then are metabolites excreted?