Laboratory correlation between vancomycin levels and serum creatinine in the nephrotoxicity of vancomycin

Reports about relationship on renal function and vancomycin exposure are conflicted and limited. Goals: To identify if high serum vancomycin levels precede changes in serum creatinine or if it is secondary to reduced glomerular filtration and to analyze associated clinical conditions. Methods: retro...

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Main Authors: Luiza K.R.P. Araújo, Yule A. Ueno, Thais Gentil, Emília M.D. Soeiro, Isac Castro, Sandra M. Laranja, Benedito Jorge Pereira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2016-12-01
Series:Cogent Medicine
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/2331205X.2016.1217971