Noun
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creatinine (countable and uncountable, plural creatinines)
(biochemistry) A heterocyclic amine, 2-amino-1-methyl-5H-imidazol-4-one, formed by the metabolism of creatine.
An initial workup of a patient may include a complete blood count (CBC); serum electrolytes including sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, calcium, and phosphorus; blood urea, nitrogen and creatinine ; blood glucose and glycocylated hemoglobin. Source: Internet
A moderate reduction in renal function, no greater than 30% rise in serum creatinine, that is stabilized after a week of treatment is deemed acceptable as part of the therapeutic effect, providing the residual renal function is sufficient. Source: Internet
After repeated dosing, the AUC was approximately tripled in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance < 20 mL/min). Source: Internet
If urinary riboflavin excretion is Source: Internet
Over time the BUN:Cr will decrease due to tubule epithelial damage. citation The increased nephron tubular pressure causes increased reabsorption of urea, elevating it abnormally relative to creatinine. Source: Internet
In clinical studies in renal artery stenosis and serum creatinine have been observed in some patients following ACE inhibitor therapy. Source: Internet