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Review
. 1995 Sep;9(3):591-614.

Antibacterial agents in renal failure

L L Livornese Jr  1 , R L Benz, M J Ingerman, J Santoro
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  • PMID: 7490435
Review

Antibacterial agents in renal failure

L L Livornese Jr et al. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 1995 Sep.

Abstract

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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