The kidney plays a major role in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of drugs; therefore,
medication errors can result from failure to properly adjust medications in patients
with CKD. It is the responsibility of all health-care providers to work collectively
when reviewing medications, initiating new medications, and adjusting doses of current
medications. Awareness of appropriate dosing recommendations can significantly decrease
medication error–associated morbidity, mortality, and cost.
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