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The Cockcroft-Gault method is preferred over estimated glomerular filtration rate for calculating drug doses in renal disease because it accounts for patient weight.
The Cockcroft-Gault method is preferred over eGFR for calculating drug doses in patients with renal disease because it accounts for patient size.
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Supports Cockcroft-Gault preference for renal drug dosing; leaves open prospective validation versus eGFR.
Faull et al. (2007) conducted a review in Renal disease. Cockcroft-Gault method vs estimated glomerular filtration rate was evaluated. The Cockcroft-Gault method is preferred over estimated glomerular filtration rate for calculating drug doses in renal disease because it accounts for patient weight.
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