Medication dosing in adult patients with reduced lean body mass and kidney injury: A focus on cystatin C.

Brian L ErstadDavid E Nix

Published in: American journal of health-system pharmacy : AJHP : official journal of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (2023)

In the setting of significant muscle atrophy and stable serum creatinine levels, use of cystatin C is recommended, and the resulting estimate can be used to calibrate interpretation of future serum creatinine measurements.

Keyphrases

uric acid
skeletal muscle
healthcare
current status
bone mineral density
body composition
postmenopausal women