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Table 3 Number of participants in the different nephrotoxicity classes

From: Kidney function and nephrotoxic drug use among older home-dwelling persons with or without diabetes in Finland

Nephrotoxicity

Number of participants

Total

n (%)

No diabetes

n (%)

Diabetes

n (%)

A

162 (92.05)

172 (91.98)

334 (92.01)

B

12 (6.82)

13 (6.95)

25 (6.89)

C

1 (0.57)

2 (1.07)

3 (0.83)

D

1 (0.57)

0 (0.00)

1 (0.28)

Total

176 (100)

187 (100)

363 (100)

  1. A = No need for dosage modification; B = The information is not available or the recommendation is estimated based on the pharmacokinetic characteristics of the substance; C = Modification of the dose or dosage interval is needed; D = The use should be avoided