Sentences with phrase «adult nomograms»
New research, published in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, explores the accuracy of adult nomograms in children over ten.
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«Based on the variability of pharmacokinetic parameters and drug clearance, the two Vancomycin nomograms developed to predict therapeutic Vancomycin concentrations in healthy adults did not accurately estimate dosage regimens in older children regardless of weight or age, and therefore should not be used to aid empiric dosing,» said Dr. Jessica Gillon.
In adults, nomograms are used to calculate the correct dosage of Vancomycin based on a patient's weight and creatinine levels.