Application of prescribing recommendations in older people with reduced kidney function: a cross-sectional study in general practice

Kidney function reduces with age, increasing the risk of harm from increased blood levels of many medicines. Although estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) is reported for prescribing decisions in those aged ≥65 years, creatinine clearance (Cockcroft-Gault) gives a more accurate estimate of ki...

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Published in:	British journal of general practice Vol. 68; no. 670; p. e378
Main Authors:	Wood, Su, Petty, Duncan, Glidewell, Liz, Raynor, Dk Theo
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England 01.05.2018
Subjects:	Aged Aged, 80 and over Creatinine - administration & dosage Creatinine - blood Cross-Sectional Studies England Female General Practice Glomerular Filtration Rate Humans Kidney Function Tests Male Practice Patterns, Physicians' - standards Practice Patterns, Physicians' - statistics & numerical data Renal Insufficiency - blood Renal Insufficiency - drug therapy Renal Insufficiency - physiopathology England creatinine kidney function renal insufficiency drug prescriptions older people prescribing recommendations Cockcroft–Gault
ISSN:	1478-5242, 1478-5242
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