# Renal Drug Dose Adjustment Helper Categorize renal function from creatinine clearance (CrCl) and provide FDA/KDIGO-aligned dosing guidance: Normal (CrCl ≥60) → standard dosing; Mild (30–59) → consider dose reduction or interval extension; Moderate (15–29) → reduction and/or extension typically required; Severe (<15) → significant reduction, many drugs contraindicated or post-dialysis only. Outlines two adjustment strategies: (A) interval extension for concentration-dependent drugs (aminoglycosides, vancomycin), (B) dose reduction for time-dependent drugs (β-lactams). Dialysis toggle flags the need for post-dialysis supplementation per the specific drug label. Derived from FDA Pharmacokinetics Guidance, the KDIGO Drug Dosing Consensus, and NIDDK guidance. This tool does NOT replace the FDA-approved package insert for any specific drug. Not medical advice. > Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/renal-dose-adjustment - **Category:** Health - **Keywords:** renal dose adjustment, drug dosing, creatinine clearance, CrCl, renal impairment, CKD, dose reduction, interval extension, FDA, KDIGO, nephrology, pharmacokinetics ## Overview The Renal Drug Dose Adjustment Helper categorizes renal function from creatinine clearance (CrCl) and provides general FDA/KDIGO-aligned guidance on standard dosing, dose reduction, interval extension, and dialysis-related supplementation. It is a reference aid, not a substitute for the FDA-approved package insert or medical advice. ## Inputs - **Creatinine Clearance CrCl (mL/min)** (number): Estimated creatinine clearance in mL/min (Cockcroft-Gault is standard for drug labeling). Must be ≥0. - **On dialysis?** (checkbox): If checked, flags that renally cleared drugs often need post-dialysis supplementation per the specific drug label. - **Decimal Places** (number) ## When to use - Classify renal function using a known creatinine clearance value in mL/min. - Review whether dose reduction or interval extension may be relevant for a renally cleared medicine. - Flag dialysis cases that may require post-dialysis supplementation according to the specific drug label. ## How it works - Enter the estimated creatinine clearance (CrCl) in mL/min; the value must be at least 0. - The tool assigns a renal function category: normal, mild, moderate, or severe impairment. - It returns general guidance based on the category, including standard dosing, dose reduction, or interval extension considerations. - Optionally select dialysis status and choose the number of decimal places for the JSON output. ## Use cases - Quickly classify renal impairment when reviewing medication dosing information. - Use CrCl categories to identify when dose reduction or longer dosing intervals may need review. - Support medication safety checks for patients receiving dialysis, alongside the relevant drug labeling. ## Frequently asked questions ### What input does the tool require? Enter an estimated creatinine clearance (CrCl) in mL/min. ### How are CrCl values categorized? Normal is at least 60, mild is 30–59, moderate is 15–29, and severe is below 15 mL/min. ### Does the tool calculate a drug-specific dose? No. It provides general adjustment guidance and does not replace the labeling for a specific drug. ### What does the dialysis option do? It flags that renally cleared drugs may require post-dialysis supplementation according to the specific drug label. ### What adjustment strategies are described? The tool describes interval extension for concentration-dependent drugs and dose reduction for time-dependent drugs. ## Related tools - [Indented List to ASCII Tree](https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/ascii-tree-from-indented-list): Convert a 2-space / 4-space / Tab indented hierarchical list (Markdown bullets, -, *, 1. prefixes optional) into a copyable ASCII directory tree. 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