Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cockcroft-Gault equation?
It estimates creatinine clearance, a proxy for kidney function, from age, weight, serum creatinine, and sex. The result guides drug dosing and kidney health assessment.
Which body weight does this calculator use?
It uses actual body weight as entered. Clinicians may instead use ideal or adjusted body weight in certain patients, so confirm dosing decisions with a healthcare professional.
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