Medications requiring dosage adjustments in renal insufficiency

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Examples of Medications Requiring Dosage Adjustments in Renal Insufficiency


DrugGFRDosing recommendation in alertPotential safety problem listed in alert
Allopurinol 51-60

10-50

<10

200mg per day maximum

150mg per day maximum

Do not use

Liver and hematoligic toxicity.


Co-trimoxazole 15-30

<15

80/400mg twice per day maximum

Do not use

Crystalluria and kidney stone formation.


Metformin <10 Do not use Lactic acidosis.