Cockcroft-Gault Creatinine Clearance

What it isAn older equation estimating kidney filtration from creatinine, age, weight, and sex. Drug dosing labels still use it for many medications.

DoesProvides the historical reference for renal drug dose adjustment.

GoodA high value confirms adequate filtration capacity for handling renally cleared drugs.

BadLow values trigger dose reductions for many medications to prevent toxicity.