💊 Drug Dosing in Chronic Kidney Disease

Common medications requiring dose adjustment

DrugeGFR >60eGFR 30‑59eGFR 15‑29eGFR <15
MetforminFull doseReduce by 50%AvoidAvoid
Allopurinol300 mg/day200 mg/day100 mg/day50‑100 mg/day
Gabapentin300‑600 mg TID200‑400 mg BID200‑300 mg/day100‑200 mg/day
Pregabalin150‑300 mg/day75‑150 mg/day25‑75 mg/day25 mg/day
Digoxin125‑250 mcg/day125 mcg/day62.5‑125 mcg alternate days62.5 mcg alternate days
LithiumMonitor levelsReduce dose, monitorAvoidAvoid
NSAIDs (ibuprofen, etc.)Avoid if CKDAvoidAvoidAvoid

⚠️ This is a general guide. Always check specialist references and adjust based on individual patient factors.

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