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Table 6 Subgroup analysis of reversal of Colistin nephrotoxicity

From: Comparison of nephrotoxicity of Colistin with Polymyxin B administered in currently recommended doses: a prospective study

Subgroup

Nephrotoxicity

Difference

95% CI

P value

DM

Yes

No

0.13

− 0.21 to 0.46

0.478

9 (81.8)

9 (69.2)

Baseline creatinine clearance (ml/min)

≥ 50

< 50

0.19

− 0.28 to 0.66

0.384

15 (78.9)

3 (60)

Age

≥ 65

< 65

0

− 0.35 to 0.35

1.000

9 (75.0)

9 (75.0)

BMI

≥ 30

< 30

− 0.52

− 0.84 to (− 0.21)

0.064

8 (100)

10 (62.5)

Total daily dose

≥ 300 mg

< 300 mg

0.05

− 0.34 to 0.44

0.795

13 (76.5)

5 (71.4)