Abstract
Background Traditionally, carboplatin dosage is based on the Calvert formula. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) and creatinine clearance (CrCl) are often used interchangeably in this formula. The modification of diet in renal disease (MDRD) equation is now routinely available to estimate GFR (eGFR). Methods We performed a retrospective analysis of carboplatin dosage in our institute. Calvert formula derived carboplatin dose using eGFR calculated from the MDRD equation was compared to estimated CrCl from the Cockcroft- Gault and Jelliffe equations.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 301-307 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Irish Journal of Medical Science |
| Volume | 178 |
| Issue number | 3 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Sep 2009 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Calvert formula
- Carboplatin
- Creatinine clearance
- Estimated glomerular filtration rate
- Modification of diet in renal disease