What is the primary route of excretion for most beta-lactam antibiotics, requiring dose adjustment in renal failure?
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Correct answer: Tubular secretion and glomerular filtration
Most beta-lactams are eliminated unchanged by the kidneys. Inhibition of this process (e.g., by Probenecid) can increase the serum half-life and concentration of these drugs.
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