Discrepancy Between Equations Estimating Kidney Function in Geriatric Care: A Study of Implications for Drug Prescription

ConclusionIn acute geriatric care units, recommended drug dose adjustments are frequently discordant according to the equations used to estimate kidney function, notably for benzodiazepines, anticoagulants, and anti-microbial drugs. The consequences for treatment efficacy and safety should be investigated.
Source: Drugs and Aging - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research