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Bimodal solutions or twice-daily icodextrin to enhance ultrafiltration in peritoneal dialysis patients.

Authors :
Dousdampanis P
Trigka K
Bargman JM
Source :
International journal of nephrology [Int J Nephrol] 2013; Vol. 2013, pp. 424915. Date of Electronic Publication: 2013 Jan 08.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The efficacy and safety of icodextrin has been well established. In this paper, we will discuss the pharmacokinetics and biocompatibility of icodextrin and its clinical effect on fluid management in peritoneal dialysis patients. Novel strategies for its prescription for peritoneal dialysis patients with inadequate ultrafiltration are reviewed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2090-214X
Volume :
2013
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
International journal of nephrology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
23365749
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/424915