Weight-Based Loading of Vancomycin in Patients on Hemodialysis
2011
We evaluated weight-based loading doses of vancomycin and resulting initial prehemodialysis concentrations. Modeling demonstrated modest correlation between dose administered, age, and initial concentration achieved. Actual body weight–based loading of vancomycin predictably achieves therapeutic initial concentrations in patients who receive hemodialysis.
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