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Xie M, Jiang M, Xu J, Zhu Y, Kong L. Development and validation of a clinical risk score nomogram for predicting voriconazole trough concentration above 5 mg/L: a retrospective cohort study. J Chemother 2024:1-9. [PMID: 38978301 DOI: 10.1080/1120009x.2024.2376453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 07/10/2024]
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The therapeutic range of voriconazole (VRC) is narrow, this study aimed to explore factors influencing VRC plasma concentrations > 5 mg/L and to construct a clinical risk score nomogram prediction model. Clinical data from 221 patients with VRC prophylaxis and treatment were retrospectively analyzed. The patients were randomly divided into a training cohort and a validation cohort at a 7:3 ratio. Univariate and binary logistic regression analysis was used to select independent risk factors for VRC plasma concentration above the high limit (5 mg/L). Four indicators including age, weight, CYP2C19 genotype, and albumin were selected to construct the nomogram prediction model. The area under the curve values of the training cohort and the validation cohort were 0.841 and 0.802, respectively. The decision curve analysis suggests that the nomogram model had good clinical applicability. In conclusion, the nomogram provides a reference for early screening and intervention in a high-risk population.
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- Mengyuan Xie
- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
- School of Pharmacy, Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
- Institute of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical University, Bengbu, China
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Schweiger JA, Heiden AM, MacBrayne CE. Evaluation of Empiric Voriconazole Dosing and Therapeutic Drug Monitoring in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients. J Pediatr Hematol Oncol 2024:00043426-990000000-00441. [PMID: 38934583 DOI: 10.1097/mph.0000000000002898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024]
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SUMMARY Invasive fungal infections are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in children with immunodeficiencies. Current dosing recommendations for voriconazole often result in subtherapeutic exposure in pediatric patients. In this single-center retrospective study, we reviewed hospitalized pediatric patients receiving voriconazole with at least one inpatient serum trough concentration measured. Patient characteristics and voriconazole dosing courses with associated trough concentrations were summarized for all patients as well as grouped by age (0 to 1 y, 2 to 11 y, and 12 to 18 y). Of 106 included patients, the median age was 9 years (range, 29 d to 18 y). Five hundred ninety courses of voriconazole were administered with 365 associated troughs. Most troughs were subtherapeutic (49%) and 30% of patients never attained a therapeutic trough. The median oral daily dose associated with a therapeutic trough was higher in younger age groups: 21.6 mg/kg 0 to 1 year, 17.9 mg/kg 2 to 11, and 9.5 mg/kg 12 to 18 years (P<0.001). Patients younger than 2 years had the largest proportion of subtherapeutic troughs and variability in dosing. Attainment of therapeutic voriconazole concentrations was challenging across all pediatric age groups. Higher starting doses for patients younger than 2 years are likely needed.
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Gastine SE, Rauwolf KK, Pieper S, Hempel G, Lehrnbecher T, Tragiannidis A, Groll AH. Voriconazole plasma concentrations and dosing in paediatric patients below 24 months of age. Mycoses 2023; 66:969-976. [PMID: 37553971 DOI: 10.1111/myc.13643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2023] [Revised: 07/11/2023] [Accepted: 07/28/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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Voriconazole (VCZ) is an important first-line option for management of invasive fungal diseases and approved in paediatric patients ≥24 months at distinct dosing schedules that consider different developmental stages. Information on dosing and exposures in children <24 months of age is scarce. Here we report our experience in children <24 months who received VCZ due to the lack of alternative treatment options. This retrospective analysis includes 50 distinct treatment episodes in 17 immunocompromised children aged between 3 and <24 months, who received VCZ between 2004 and 2022 as prophylaxis (14 patients; 47 episodes) or as empirical treatment (3 patients; 3 episodes) by mouth (46 episodes) or intravenously (4 episodes) based on contraindications, intolerance or lack of alternative options. Trough concentrations were measured as clinically indicated, and tolerability was assessed based on hepatic function parameters and discontinuations due to adverse events (AEs). VCZ was administered for a median duration of 10 days (range: 1-138). Intravenous doses ranged from 4.9 to 7.0 mg/kg (median: 6.5) twice daily, and oral doses from 3.8 to 29 mg/kg (median: 9.5) twice daily, respectively. The median trough concentration was 0.63 mg/L (range: 0.01-16.2; 38 samples). Only 34.2% of samples were in the recommended target range of 1-6 mg/L; 57.9% had lower and 7.9% higher trough concentrations. Hepatic function parameters analysed at baseline, during treatment and at end of treatment did not show significant changes during VCZ treatment. There was no correlation between dose and exposure or hepatic function parameters. In three episodes, VCZ was discontinued due to an AE (6%; three patients). In conclusion, this retrospective analysis reveals no signal for increased toxicity in paediatric patients <24 months of age. Empirical dosing resulted in mostly subtherapeutic exposures which emphasises the need for more systematic study of the pharmacokinetics of VCZ in this age group.
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- Silke E Gastine
- Institute of Pharmaceutical and Medical Chemistry - Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Westphalian Wilhelms University Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Infectious Disease Research Program, Center for Bone Marrow Transplantation and Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Children's University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Infectious Disease Research Program, Center for Bone Marrow Transplantation and Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Children's University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Institute of Pharmaceutical and Medical Chemistry - Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Westphalian Wilhelms University Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Hospital for Children and Adolescents, Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Infectious Disease Research Program, Center for Bone Marrow Transplantation and Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Children's University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
- 2nd Department of Pediatrics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, AHEPA Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Infectious Disease Research Program, Center for Bone Marrow Transplantation and Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Children's University Hospital Münster, Münster, Germany
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Hu L, Huang Q, Huang S, Feng Z. Therapeutic drug monitoring of voriconazole and CYP2C19 phenotype for dose optimization in paediatric patients. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2023; 79:1271-1278. [PMID: 37458772 DOI: 10.1007/s00228-023-03538-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/17/2023]
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PURPOSE The objective of this study was to evaluate factors influencing voriconazole (VRC) plasma trough concentrations and provide research data for optimizing VRC dosing in Chinese paediatric patients. METHODS Medical records of inpatients were reviewed retrospectively. Multivariate linear regression analysis was used to identify the factors contributing to the variability of VRC plasma trough concentrations. RESULTS A total of 250 VRC plasma trough concentrations from 131 paediatric patients were included in the analysis. The median VRC plasma trough concentration was 1.28 mg·L-1 (range, 0.02 to 9.69 mg·L-1). The target range was achieved in 51.6% of patients, while subtherapeutic and supratherapeutic concentrations were obtained in 40.4% and 8.0% of paediatric patients, respectively. The most commonly identified cytochrome P450 2C19 (CYP2C19) phenotype was intermediate metabolizers (IMs) (48.9%), followed by normal metabolizers (NMs) (40.5%) and poor metabolizers (PMs) (10.7%), but no ultrarapid metabolizers (UMs) were observed in our study. VRC plasma trough concentrations adjusted for dose (Cmin/D) were significantly lower in both NMs and IMs compared to PMs (PN-P < 0.001 and PI-P = 0.010, respectively). The dosage of VRC required to achieve the therapeutic range was related to age, with children aged < 6 years needing a significantly higher oral dose of VRC. The oral and intravenous maintenance doses needed to reach the therapeutic range were significantly lower than the recommended maintenance dose (P < 0.001, P < 0.001). Factors such as CYP2C19 polymorphisms, the combination of omeprazole, levels of albumin and alanine aminotransferase, were found to affect VRC exposure and explained some of the variability. CONCLUSIONS The VRC plasma trough concentration is significantly influenced by the CYP2C19 phenotype. The recommended maintenance dose for pediatric patients may not be appropriate for Chinese patients. To increase the probability of achieving the therapeutic range for VRC plasma trough concentration, the administration of VRC should consider the age of paediatric patients and the presence of CYP2C19 polymorphisms.
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- Lin Hu
- Department of Pharmacy, the First Hospital of Changsha, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, the First Hospital of Changsha, Changsha, Hunan, China
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- Clinical Trial Institution Office, Liuzhou Hospital of Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center, Liuzhou, Guangxi, China.
- Center of Clinical Pharmacology, the Third Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China.
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Zembles TN, Dasgupta M, Kenkel TJ, Lehrer B, Simpson P, Havens PL, Huppler AR. Higher Weight-Based Doses Are Required to Achieve and Maintain Therapeutic Voriconazole Serum Trough Concentrations in Children. J Pediatr Pharmacol Ther 2023; 28:247-254. [PMID: 37303767 PMCID: PMC10249970 DOI: 10.5863/1551-6776-28.3.247] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Children require weight-based voriconazole doses proportionately larger than adults to achieve therapeutic serum trough concentrations (1-6 mcg/mL). The objective of this quality improvement project was to determine the initial dose, proportion of patients achieving target concentrations with initial dosing, and subsequent therapeutic drug monitoring and dose modifications needed to achieve and maintain therapeutic voriconazole concentrations in children. METHODS This retrospective study evaluated children aged <18 years treated with voriconazole during the study period. Dosing and therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) values were collected and compared by age. Data are presented as median (IQR), unless otherwise stated. RESULTS Fifty-nine patients, aged 10.4 (3.7-14.7) years and 49% female, met inclusion criteria; 42 had at least 1 steady-state voriconazole serum trough concentration measured. Twenty-one of 42 (50%) achieved the target concentration at the first steady-state measurement. An additional 13 of 42 (31%) achieved the target following 2 to 4 dose modifications. The dose required to first achieve a value in the target range was 22.3 (18.0-27.1) mg/kg/day in children aged <12 years and 12.0 (9.8-14.0) mg/kg/day in children aged ≥12 years. After reaching the target, 59% and 81% of repeated steady-state measurements were in the therapeutic range in patients aged <12 years and ≥12 years, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Reaching therapeutic voriconazole serum trough concentrations required doses larger than currently recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Multiple dose adjustments and TDM measurements were required to achieve and maintain therapeutic voriconazole serum concentrations.
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- Tracy N Zembles
- Department of Enterprise Safety (TNZ), Children's Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences (MD, PS), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Department of Pediatrics (TJK, PLH, ARH), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Department of Pediatrics (BL), Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences (MD, PS), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Department of Pediatrics (TJK, PLH, ARH), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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- Department of Pediatrics (TJK, PLH, ARH), Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI
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de Almeida Campos L, Fin MT, Santos KS, de Lima Gualque MW, Freire Cabral AKL, Khalil NM, Fusco-Almeida AM, Mainardes RM, Mendes-Giannini MJS. Nanotechnology-Based Approaches for Voriconazole Delivery Applied to Invasive Fungal Infections. Pharmaceutics 2023; 15:pharmaceutics15010266. [PMID: 36678893 PMCID: PMC9863752 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics15010266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 12/20/2022] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Invasive fungal infections increase mortality and morbidity rates worldwide. The treatment of these infections is still limited due to the low bioavailability and toxicity, requiring therapeutic monitoring, especially in the most severe cases. Voriconazole is an azole widely used to treat invasive aspergillosis, other hyaline molds, many dematiaceous molds, Candida spp., including those resistant to fluconazole, and for infections caused by endemic mycoses, in addition to those that occur in the central nervous system. However, despite its broad activity, using voriconazole has limitations related to its non-linear pharmacokinetics, leading to supratherapeutic doses and increased toxicity according to individual polymorphisms during its metabolism. In this sense, nanotechnology-based drug delivery systems have successfully improved the physicochemical and biological aspects of different classes of drugs, including antifungals. In this review, we highlighted recent work that has applied nanotechnology to deliver voriconazole. These systems allowed increased permeation and deposition of voriconazole in target tissues from a controlled and sustained release in different routes of administration such as ocular, pulmonary, oral, topical, and parenteral. Thus, nanotechnology application aiming to delivery voriconazole becomes a more effective and safer therapeutic alternative in the treatment of fungal infections.
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- Laís de Almeida Campos
- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Midwest State University (UNICENTRO), Alameda Élio Antonio Dalla Vecchia St, 838, Guarapuava 85040-167, PR, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Midwest State University (UNICENTRO), Alameda Élio Antonio Dalla Vecchia St, 838, Guarapuava 85040-167, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Rodovia Araraquara Jaú, Km 01, Araraquara 14801-902, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Rodovia Araraquara Jaú, Km 01, Araraquara 14801-902, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Rodovia Araraquara Jaú, Km 01, Araraquara 14801-902, SP, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Midwest State University (UNICENTRO), Alameda Élio Antonio Dalla Vecchia St, 838, Guarapuava 85040-167, PR, Brazil
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Rodovia Araraquara Jaú, Km 01, Araraquara 14801-902, SP, Brazil
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- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Laboratory, Department of Pharmacy, Midwest State University (UNICENTRO), Alameda Élio Antonio Dalla Vecchia St, 838, Guarapuava 85040-167, PR, Brazil
- Correspondence: (R.M.M.); (M.J.S.M.-G.)
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- Department of Clinical Analysis, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Rodovia Araraquara Jaú, Km 01, Araraquara 14801-902, SP, Brazil
- Correspondence: (R.M.M.); (M.J.S.M.-G.)
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Tilen R, Paioni P, Goetschi AN, Goers R, Seibert I, Müller D, Bielicki JA, Berger C, Krämer SD, Meyer zu Schwabedissen HE. Pharmacogenetic Analysis of Voriconazole Treatment in Children. Pharmaceutics 2022; 14:pharmaceutics14061289. [PMID: 35745860 PMCID: PMC9227859 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics14061289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2022] [Revised: 06/13/2022] [Accepted: 06/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Voriconazole is among the first-line antifungal drugs to treat invasive fungal infections in children and known for its pronounced inter- and intraindividual pharmacokinetic variability. Polymorphisms in genes involved in the metabolism and transport of voriconazole are thought to influence serum concentrations and eventually the therapeutic outcome. To investigate the impact of these genetic variants and other covariates on voriconazole trough concentrations, we performed a retrospective data analysis, where we used medication data from 36 children suffering from invasive fungal infections treated with voriconazole. Data were extracted from clinical information systems with the new infrastructure SwissPKcdw, and linear mixed effects modelling was performed using R. Samples from 23 children were available for DNA extraction, from which 12 selected polymorphism were genotyped by real-time PCR. 192 (49.1%) of 391 trough serum concentrations measured were outside the recommended range. Voriconazole trough concentrations were influenced by polymorphisms within the metabolizing enzymes CYP2C19 and CYP3A4, and within the drug transporters ABCC2 and ABCG2, as well as by the co-medications ciprofloxacin, levetiracetam, and propranolol. In order to prescribe an optimal drug dosage, pre-emptive pharmacogenetic testing and careful consideration of co-medications in addition to therapeutic drug monitoring might improve voriconazole treatment outcome of children with invasive fungal infections.
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- Romy Tilen
- Division of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 75, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland; (P.P.); (C.B.)
- Biopharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University Basel, Klingelbergstrasse 50, 4056 Basel, Switzerland; (R.G.); (I.S.)
- Correspondence: (R.T.); (H.E.M.z.S.)
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 75, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland; (P.P.); (C.B.)
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- Biopharmacy, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 4, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland; (A.N.G.); (S.D.K.)
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- Biopharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University Basel, Klingelbergstrasse 50, 4056 Basel, Switzerland; (R.G.); (I.S.)
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- Biopharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University Basel, Klingelbergstrasse 50, 4056 Basel, Switzerland; (R.G.); (I.S.)
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- Institute of Clinical Chemistry, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistr. 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland;
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- Paediatric Research Centre, University Children’s Hospital Basel, Basel, Spitalstrasse 33, 4056 Basel, Switzerland;
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- Division of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology, University Children’s Hospital Zurich, Steinwiesstrasse 75, 8032 Zurich, Switzerland; (P.P.); (C.B.)
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- Biopharmacy, Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Department of Chemistry and Applied Biosciences, ETH Zurich, Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 4, 8093 Zurich, Switzerland; (A.N.G.); (S.D.K.)
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- Biopharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University Basel, Klingelbergstrasse 50, 4056 Basel, Switzerland; (R.G.); (I.S.)
- Correspondence: (R.T.); (H.E.M.z.S.)
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Fan X, Zhang H, Wen Z, Zheng X, Yang Y, Yang J. Effects of CYP2C19, CYP2C9 and CYP3A4 gene polymorphisms on plasma voriconazole levels in Chinese pediatric patients. Pharmacogenet Genomics 2022; 32:152-158. [PMID: 35081606 DOI: 10.1097/fpc.0000000000000464] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Voriconazole is the most commonly used antifungal agent in clinical application. Previous studies suggested that voriconazole was extensively metabolized by CYP450 enzyme system, including CYP2C19, CYP2C9 and CYP3A4, which contributed to the individual variability of the pharmacokinetic process of voriconazole. This study aimed to investigate the effects of CYP2C19, CYP2C9 and CYP3A4 gene polymorphisms on plasma voriconazole concentrations in Chinese pediatric patients. METHODS This study prospectively evaluated pediatric patients administrating voriconazole for the treatment or prophylaxis of invasive fungal infections from October 2018 to July 2020. Seven single-nucleotide polymorphisms in CYP2C19 (CYP2C19*2, CYP2C19*3, and CYP2C19*17), CYP2C9 (CYP2C9*3, CYP2C9*13) and CYP3A4 (CYP3A4*22, rs4646437) were detected by real-time fluorescent PCR with TaqMan probes. The voriconazole trough plasma concentration was determined by UPLC-MS/MS. RESULTS A total of 68 pediatric patients were enrolled in this study. Our results showed that voriconazole plasma concentrations of patients with CYP2C19*2 or CYP2C19*3 allele were significantly higher than that with wild-type carriers (P < 0.0001, P = 0.004, respectively). However, CYP2C9*3 and CYP3A4 rs4646437 were not significantly associated with voriconazole plasma levels. The CYP2C19*17, CYP2C9*13 and CYP3A4*22 alleles were not observed in our study. Additionally, multiple linear regression analysis indicated that CYP2C19*2 and CYP2C19*3 alleles remained predictors of voriconazole plasma concentration (r2 = 0.428; P < 0.0001). For CYP2C19 metabolizer phenotype, trough concentration of voriconazole was significantly lower in NM group compared with IM (P < 0.0001) and PM (P = 0.004) groups. CONCLUSION Voriconazole plasma levels in pediatric patients are mainly affected by CYP2C19 gene polymorphisms.
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- Xinghua Fan
- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University and
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- Department of Pharmacy, Guizhou Provincial People's Hospital, Guiyang, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University and
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University and
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University and
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Affiliated Hospital of Guizhou Medical University and
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Takahashi T, Jaber MM, Smith AR, Jacobson PA, Fisher J, Kirstein MN. Predictive Value of C-Reactive Protein and Albumin for Temporal Within-Individual Pharmacokinetic Variability of Voriconazole in Pediatric Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Patients. J Clin Pharmacol 2021; 62:855-862. [PMID: 34970774 DOI: 10.1002/jcph.2024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2021] [Accepted: 12/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Voriconazole is a widely used antifungal agent in immunocompromised patients, but its utility is limited by its variable exposure and narrow therapeutic index. Population pharmacokinetic (PK) models have been used to characterize voriconazole PK and derive individualized dosing regimens. However, determinants of temporal within-patient variability of voriconazole PK were not well-established. We aimed to characterize temporal variability of voriconazole PK within individuals and identify predictive clinical factors. This study was conducted as a part of a single-institution, phase I study of intravenous voriconazole in children undergoing HCT (NCT02227797). We analyzed voriconazole PK study data collected at week 1 and again at week 2 after the start of voriconazole therapy in 59 pediatric HCT patients (age <21 years). Population PK analysis using nonlinear mixed effect modeling was performed to analyze temporal within-individual variability of voriconazole PK by incorporating a between-occasion variability term in the model. A two-compartment linear elimination model incorporating body weight and CYP2C19 phenotype described the data. Ratio of individual voriconazole clearance between weeks 1 to 2 ranged from 0.11 to 3.3 (-9.1 to +3.3-fold change). Incorporation of covariate effects by serum C-reactive protein (CRP) and albumin levels decreased between-occasion variability of clearance (coefficient of variation: from 59.5% to 41.2%) and improved the model fit (p<0.05). As significant covariates on voriconazole PK, CRP and albumin concentrations may potentially serve as useful biomarkers as part of therapeutic drug monitoring. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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- Takuto Takahashi
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.,Division of Blood and Marrow Transplant, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.,Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Division of Blood and Marrow Transplant, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.,Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA.,Masonic Cancer Center, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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Factors Affecting Voriconazole Trough Concentration and Optimal Maintenance Voriconazole Dose in Chinese Children. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:antibiotics10121542. [PMID: 34943754 PMCID: PMC8698693 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10121542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2021] [Revised: 12/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Voriconazole is a triazole antifungal agent commonly used for the treatment and prevention of invasive aspergillosis (IA). However, the study of voriconazole's use in children is limited. The present study was performed to explore maintenance dose to optimize voriconazole dosage in children and the factors affecting voriconazole trough concentration. This is a non-interventional retrospective clinical study conducted from 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2020. The study finally included 94 children with 145 voriconazole trough concentrations. The probability of achieving a targeted concentration of 1.0–5.5 µg/mL with empiric dosing increased from 43 (45.3%) to 78 (53.8%) after the TDM-guided adjustment. To achieve targeted concentration, the overall target maintenance dose for the age group of less than 2, 2 to 6, 6 to 12, and 12 to 18 years old was approximately 5.71, 6.67, 5.08 and 3.31 mg·kg−1/12 h, respectively (p < 0.001). Final multivariate analysis found that weight (p = 0.019), dose before sampling (p < 0.001), direct bilirubin (p < 0.001), urea nitrogen (p = 0.038) and phenotypes of CYP2C19 were influencing factors of voriconazole trough concentration. These factors can explain 36.2% of the variability in voriconazole trough concentration. Conclusion: In pediatric patients, voriconazole maintenance doses under the target concentration tend to be lower than the drug label recommended, but this still needs to be further studied. Age, body weight, dose, direct bilirubin, urea nitrogen and phenotypes of CYP2C19 were found to be influencing factors of voriconazole concentration in Chinese children. The influence of these factors should be taken into consideration during voriconazole use.
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Resztak M, Sobiak J, Czyrski A. Recent Advances in Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Voriconazole, Mycophenolic Acid, and Vancomycin: A Literature Review of Pediatric Studies. Pharmaceutics 2021; 13:1991. [PMID: 34959272 PMCID: PMC8707246 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics13121991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2021] [Revised: 11/02/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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The review includes studies dated 2011-2021 presenting the newest information on voriconazole (VCZ), mycophenolic acid (MPA), and vancomycin (VAN) therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) in children. The need of TDM in pediatric patients has been emphasized by providing the information on the differences in the drugs pharmacokinetics. TDM of VCZ should be mandatory for all pediatric patients with invasive fungal infections (IFIs). Wide inter- and intrapatient variability in VCZ pharmacokinetics cause achieving and maintaining therapeutic concentration during therapy challenging in this population. Demonstrated studies showed, in most cases, VCZ plasma concentrations to be subtherapeutic, despite the updated dosages recommendations. Only repeated TDM can predict drug exposure and individualizing dosing in antifungal therapy in children. In children treated with mycophenolate mofetil (MMF), similarly as in adult patients, the role of TDM for MMF active form, MPA, has not been well established and is undergoing continued debate. Studies on the MPA TDM have been carried out in children after renal transplantation, other organ transplantation such as heart, liver, or intestine, in children after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation or cord blood transplantation, and in children with lupus, nephrotic syndrome, Henoch-Schönlein purpura, and other autoimmune diseases. MPA TDM is based on the area under the concentration-time curve; however, the proposed values differ according to the treatment indication, and other approaches such as pharmacodynamic and pharmacogenetic biomarkers have been proposed. VAN is a bactericidal agent that requires TDM to prevent an acute kidney disease. The particular group of patients is the pediatric one. For this group, the general recommendations of the dosing may not be valid due to the change of the elimination rate and volume of distribution between the subjects. The other factor is the variability among patients that concerns the free fraction of the drug. It may be caused by both the patients' population and sample preconditioning. Although VCZ, MMF, and VAN have been applied in pediatric patients for many years, there are still few issues to be solve regarding TDM of these drugs to ensure safe and effective treatment. Except for pharmacokinetic approach, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenetics have been more often proposed for TDM.
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- Matylda Resztak
- Department of Physical Pharmacy and Pharmacokinetics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 6 Święcickiego Street, 60-781 Poznań, Poland; (J.S.); (A.C.)
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Zhao Y, Hou J, Xiao Y, Wang F, Zhang B, Zhang M, Jiang Y, Li J, Gong G, Xiang D, Yan M. Predictors of Voriconazole Trough Concentrations in Patients with Child-Pugh Class C Cirrhosis: A Prospective Study. Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:antibiotics10091130. [PMID: 34572712 PMCID: PMC8470058 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10091130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Revised: 09/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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This prospective observational study aimed to clinically describe voriconazole administrations and trough concentrations in patients with Child–Pugh class C and to investigate the variability of trough concentration. A total of 144 voriconazole trough concentrations from 43 Child–Pugh class C patients were analyzed. The majority of patients (62.8%) received adjustments. The repeated measured trough concentration was higher than the first and final ones generally (median, 4.33 vs. 2.99, 3.90 mg/L). Eight patients with ideal initial concentrations later got supratherapeutic with no adjusted daily dose, implying accumulation. There was a significant difference in concentrations among the six groups by daily dose (p = 0.006). The bivariate correlation analysis showed that sex, CYP2C19 genotyping, daily dose, prothrombin time activity, international normalized ratio, platelet, and Model for end-stage liver disease score were significant factors for concentration. Subsequently, the first four factors mentioned above entered into a stepwise multiple linear regression model (variance inflation factor <5), implying that CYP2C19 testing makes sense for precision medicine of Child–Pugh class C cirrhosis patients. The equation fits well and explains the 34.8% variety of concentrations (R2 = 0.348). In conclusion, it needs more cautious administration clinically due to no recommendation for Child–Pugh class C patients in the medication label. The adjustment of the administration regimen should be mainly based on the results of repeated therapeutic drug monitoring.
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- Yichang Zhao
- The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China; (Y.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.X.); (F.W.); (B.Z.); (M.Z.); (Y.J.); (J.L.); (G.G.); (D.X.)
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China; (Y.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.X.); (F.W.); (B.Z.); (M.Z.); (Y.J.); (J.L.); (G.G.); (D.X.)
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China; (Y.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.X.); (F.W.); (B.Z.); (M.Z.); (Y.J.); (J.L.); (G.G.); (D.X.)
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China; (Y.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.X.); (F.W.); (B.Z.); (M.Z.); (Y.J.); (J.L.); (G.G.); (D.X.)
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China; (Y.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.X.); (F.W.); (B.Z.); (M.Z.); (Y.J.); (J.L.); (G.G.); (D.X.)
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China; (Y.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.X.); (F.W.); (B.Z.); (M.Z.); (Y.J.); (J.L.); (G.G.); (D.X.)
- Department of Infection, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China; (Y.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.X.); (F.W.); (B.Z.); (M.Z.); (Y.J.); (J.L.); (G.G.); (D.X.)
- Department of Infection, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China; (Y.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.X.); (F.W.); (B.Z.); (M.Z.); (Y.J.); (J.L.); (G.G.); (D.X.)
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China; (Y.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.X.); (F.W.); (B.Z.); (M.Z.); (Y.J.); (J.L.); (G.G.); (D.X.)
- Department of Infection, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China; (Y.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.X.); (F.W.); (B.Z.); (M.Z.); (Y.J.); (J.L.); (G.G.); (D.X.)
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
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- The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China; (Y.Z.); (J.H.); (Y.X.); (F.W.); (B.Z.); (M.Z.); (Y.J.); (J.L.); (G.G.); (D.X.)
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacy, Central South University, Changsha 410011, China
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +86-0731-8529-2098; Fax: +86-0731-8443-6720
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Model-Oriented Dose Optimization of Voriconazole in Critically Ill Children. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2021; 65:e0049321. [PMID: 34152812 DOI: 10.1128/aac.00493-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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This study aimed to employ a population pharmacokinetic (PK) model to optimize the dosing regimen of voriconazole (VRC) in children with a critical illness. A total of 99 children aged from 0.44 to 13.58 years were included in this study. The stability and predictive performance of the final model were evaluated by statistical and graphical methods. The optimal dosing regimen was proposed for children with different body weights, CYP2C19 phenotypes, and coadministrations with omeprazole. The PK of VRC was described by a two-compartment model with nonlinear Michaelis-Menten elimination. Body weight, CYP2C19 phenotype, and omeprazole were significant covariates on the maximum velocity of elimination (Vmax), which had an estimated typical value of 18.13 mg · h-1. Bayesian estimation suggested that the dose-normalized concentration and total exposure (peak concentration [Cmax]/D, trough concentration [Cmin]/D, and area under the concentration-time curve over 24 h [AUC24]/D) were significantly different between extensive metabolizer (EM) patients and poor metabolizer (PM) patients. To achieve the target concentration early, two loading doses of 9 mg · kg-1 of body weight every 12 h (q12h) were reliable for most children, whereas three loading doses of 6 to 7.5 mg · kg-1 q8h were warranted for young children weighing ≤18 kg (except for PM patients). The maintenance doses decreased about 30 to 40% in PM patients compared to that in EM patients. For children aged <2 years, in EM patients, the maintenance dose could be as high as 9 mg · kg-1. The maintenance dose of VRC was supposed to decrease slightly when coadministered with omeprazole. A population PK model of intravenous VRC for critically ill children has been successfully developed. It is necessary to adjust dosing regimens according to the CYP2C19 genotype. Optimal dosing regimens have been recommended based on the final model.
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Therapeutic drug monitoring of antimicrobial drugs in neonates. An opinion paper. Ther Drug Monit 2021; 44:65-74. [PMID: 34369442 PMCID: PMC8994040 DOI: 10.1097/ftd.0000000000000919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 06/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Neonatal infections are associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Optimal treatment of these infections requires knowledge of neonatal pharmacology and integration of neonatal developmental pharmacokinetics of antimicrobial drugs in the design of dosing regimens for use with different gestational and postnatal ages. Population pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) models are used to personalize the use of these drugs in these fragile patients. The final step to further minimize variability in an individual patient is therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM), where the same population PK/PD models are used in concert with optimally drawn blood samples to further fine-tune therapy. The purpose of this manuscript is to describe the present status and future role of model-based precision dosing and TDM of antimicrobial drugs in neonates. METHODS PubMed was searched for clinical trials or clinical studies of TDM in neonates. RESULTS A total of 447 papers were retrieved, of which 19 were concerned with antimicrobial drugs. Two papers (one aminoglycoside and one vancomycin) addressed the effects of TDM in neonates. We found that, in addition to aminoglycosides and vancomycin, TDM also plays a role in beta-lactam antibiotics and antifungal drugs. CONCLUSION There is a growing awareness that, in addition to aminoglycosides and vancomycin, the use of beta-lactam antibiotics, such as amoxicillin and meropenem, and other classes of antimicrobial drugs, such as antifungal drugs, may benefit from TDM. However, the added value must be shown. New analytical techniques and software development may greatly support these novel developments.
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Wang T, Yan M, Tang D, Dong Y, Zhu L, Du Q, Sun D, Xing J, Dong Y. Using Child-Pugh Class to Optimize Voriconazole Dosage Regimens and Improve Safety in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis: Insights from a Population Pharmacokinetic Model-based Analysis. Pharmacotherapy 2021; 41:172-183. [PMID: 33064889 DOI: 10.1002/phar.2474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cirrhotic patients are at a high risk of fungal infections. Voriconazole is widely used as prophylaxis and in the treatment of invasive fungal disease. However, the safety, pharmacokinetics, and optimal regimens of voriconazole are currently not well defined in cirrhotic patients. DESIGN Retrospective pharmacokinetics study. SETTING Two large, academic, tertiary-care medical center. PATIENTS Two hundred nineteen plasma trough concentrations (Cmin ) from 120 cirrhotic patients and 83 plasma concentrations from 11 non-cirrhotic patients were included. METHODS Data pertaining to voriconazole were collected retrospectively. A population pharmacokinetics analysis was performed and model-based simulation was used to optimize voriconazole dosage regimens. RESULTS Voriconazole-related adverse events (AEs) developed in 29 cirrhotic patients, and the threshold Cmin for AE was 5.12 mg/L. A two-compartment model with first-order elimination adequately described the data. The Child-Pugh class and body weight were the significant covariates in the final model. Voriconazole clearance in non-cirrhotic, Child-Pugh class A and B cirrhotic (CP-A/B) and Child-Pugh class C cirrhotic (CP-C) patients was 7.59, 1.86, and 0.93 L/hour, respectively. The central distribution volume and peripheral distribution volume was 100.8 and 55.2 L, respectively. The oral bioavailability was 91.6%. Model-based simulations showed that a loading dose regimen of 200 mg/12 hours intravenously or orally led to 65.0-75.7% of voriconazole Cmin in therapeutic range on day 1, and the appropriate maintenance dosage regimens were 75 mg/12 hours and 150 mg/24 hours intravenously or orally for CP-A/B patients, and 50 mg/12 hours and 100 mg/24 hours intravenously or orally for CP-C patients. The predicted probability of achieving the therapeutic target concentration for optimized regimens at steady-state was 66.8-72.3% for CP-A/B patients and 70.3-74.0% for CP-C patients. CONCLUSIONS These results recommended that the halved loading dose regimens should be used, and voriconazole maintenance doses in cirrhotic patients should be reduced to one-fourth for CP-C patients and to one-third for CP-A/B patients compared to that for patients with normal liver function.
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- Taotao Wang
- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- School of Basic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China.,Department of Pharmacy, the Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 401120, China
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- Department of Infectious Disease, the First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, 710061, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- School of Pharmacy, Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Xi'an, China
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Impact of Obesity on Voriconazole Pharmacokinetics among Pediatric Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Recipients. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2020; 64:AAC.00653-20. [PMID: 32988816 DOI: 10.1128/aac.00653-20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Voriconazole (VCZ) is an antifungal agent with wide inter- and intrapatient pharmacokinetic (PK) variability and narrow therapeutic index. Although obesity was associated with higher VCZ trough concentrations in adults, the impact of obesity had yet to be studied in children. We characterized the PK of VCZ in obese patients by accounting for age and CYP2C19 phenotype. We conducted intensive PK studies of VCZ and VCZ N-oxide metabolite in 44 hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) recipients aged 2 to 21 years who received prophylactic intravenous VCZ every 12 hours (q12h). Blood samples were collected at 5 and 30 minutes; at 1, 3, 6, and 9 hours after infusion completion; and immediately before the next infusion start. We estimated PK parameters with noncompartmental analysis and evaluated for an association with obesity by multiple linear regression analysis. The 44 participants included 9 (20%) with obesity. CYP2C19 metabolism phenotypes were identified as normal in 22 (50%), poor/intermediate in 13 (30%), and rapid/ultrarapid in 9 patients (21%). Obesity status significantly affects the VCZ minimum concentration of drug in serum (C min) (higher by 1.4 mg/liter; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.0 to 2.8; P = 0.047) and VCZ metabolism ratio (VCZRATIO) (higher by 0.4; 95% CI, 0.0 to 0.7; P = 0.03), while no association was observed with VCZ area under the curve (AUC) (P = 0.09) after adjusting for clinical factors. A younger age and a CYP2C19 phenotype were associated with lower VCZ AUC. Obesity was associated with decreased metabolism of VCZ to its inactive N-oxide metabolite and, concurrently, increased VCZ C min, which is deemed clinically meaningful. Future research should aim to further characterize its effects and determine a proper dosing regimen for the obese.
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Takahashi T, Smith AR, Jacobson PA, Fisher J, Rubin NT, Kirstein MN. Impact of Obesity on Voriconazole Pharmacokinetics among Pediatric Hematopoietic Cell Transplant Recipients. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2020. [PMID: 32988816 DOI: 10.1128/aac.00611-20/suppl_file/aac.00611-20-s0001.pdf] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/27/2023] Open
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Voriconazole (VCZ) is an antifungal agent with wide inter- and intrapatient pharmacokinetic (PK) variability and narrow therapeutic index. Although obesity was associated with higher VCZ trough concentrations in adults, the impact of obesity had yet to be studied in children. We characterized the PK of VCZ in obese patients by accounting for age and CYP2C19 phenotype. We conducted intensive PK studies of VCZ and VCZ N-oxide metabolite in 44 hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) recipients aged 2 to 21 years who received prophylactic intravenous VCZ every 12 hours (q12h). Blood samples were collected at 5 and 30 minutes; at 1, 3, 6, and 9 hours after infusion completion; and immediately before the next infusion start. We estimated PK parameters with noncompartmental analysis and evaluated for an association with obesity by multiple linear regression analysis. The 44 participants included 9 (20%) with obesity. CYP2C19 metabolism phenotypes were identified as normal in 22 (50%), poor/intermediate in 13 (30%), and rapid/ultrarapid in 9 patients (21%). Obesity status significantly affects the VCZ minimum concentration of drug in serum (Cmin) (higher by 1.4 mg/liter; 95% confidence interval [CI], 0.0 to 2.8; P = 0.047) and VCZ metabolism ratio (VCZRATIO) (higher by 0.4; 95% CI, 0.0 to 0.7; P = 0.03), while no association was observed with VCZ area under the curve (AUC) (P = 0.09) after adjusting for clinical factors. A younger age and a CYP2C19 phenotype were associated with lower VCZ AUC. Obesity was associated with decreased metabolism of VCZ to its inactive N-oxide metabolite and, concurrently, increased VCZ Cmin, which is deemed clinically meaningful. Future research should aim to further characterize its effects and determine a proper dosing regimen for the obese.
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- Takuto Takahashi
- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Division of Blood and Marrow Transplant, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
- Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Blood and Marrow Transplant, Department of Pediatrics, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Clinical Pharmacology Analytical Services, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Masonic Cancer Center Biostat Core, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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Management of children with fever and neutropenia: results of a survey in 51 pediatric cancer centers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Infection 2020; 48:607-618. [PMID: 32524514 PMCID: PMC7395019 DOI: 10.1007/s15010-020-01462-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2020] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Purpose Investigation of the current practice of diagnostics and treatment in pediatric cancer patients with febrile neutropenia. Methods On behalf of the German Society for Pediatric Oncology and Hematology and the German Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases, an Internet-based survey was conducted in 2016 concerning the management of febrile neutropenia in pediatric oncology centers (POC). This survey accompanied the release of the corresponding German guideline to document current practice before its implementation in clinical practice. Results In total, 51 POCs participated (response rate 73%; 43 from Germany, and 4 each from Austria and Switzerland). Identified targets for antimicrobial stewardship concerned blood culture diagnostics, documentation of the time to antibiotics, the use of empirical combination therapy, drug monitoring of aminoglycosides, the time to escalation in patients with persisting fever, minimal duration of IV treatment, sequential oral treatment in patients with persisting neutropenia, indication for and choice of empirical antifungal treatment, and the local availability of a pediatric infectious diseases consultation service. Conclusion This survey provides useful information for local antibiotic stewardship teams to improve the current practice referring to the corresponding national and international guidelines. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s15010-020-01462-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Germovsek E, Barker CIS, Sharland M, Standing JF. Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Modeling in Pediatric Drug Development, and the Importance of Standardized Scaling of Clearance. Clin Pharmacokinet 2020; 58:39-52. [PMID: 29675639 PMCID: PMC6325987 DOI: 10.1007/s40262-018-0659-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PKPD) modeling is important in the design and conduct of clinical pharmacology research in children. During drug development, PKPD modeling and simulation should underpin rational trial design and facilitate extrapolation to investigate efficacy and safety. The application of PKPD modeling to optimize dosing recommendations and therapeutic drug monitoring is also increasing, and PKPD model-based dose individualization will become a core feature of personalized medicine. Following extensive progress on pediatric PK modeling, a greater emphasis now needs to be placed on PD modeling to understand age-related changes in drug effects. This paper discusses the principles of PKPD modeling in the context of pediatric drug development, summarizing how important PK parameters, such as clearance (CL), are scaled with size and age, and highlights a standardized method for CL scaling in children. One standard scaling method would facilitate comparison of PK parameters across multiple studies, thus increasing the utility of existing PK models and facilitating optimal design of new studies.
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- Eva Germovsek
- Infection, Inflammation and Rheumatology Section, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Heath, University College London, London, UK. .,Pharmacometrics Research Group, Department of Pharmaceutical Biosciences, Uppsala University, PO Box 591, 751 24, Uppsala, Sweden.
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- Infection, Inflammation and Rheumatology Section, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Heath, University College London, London, UK.,Paediatric Infectious Diseases Research Group, Institute for Infection and Immunity, St George's, University of London, London, UK.,St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Paediatric Infectious Diseases Research Group, Institute for Infection and Immunity, St George's, University of London, London, UK.,St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Infection, Inflammation and Rheumatology Section, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Heath, University College London, London, UK.,Paediatric Infectious Diseases Research Group, Institute for Infection and Immunity, St George's, University of London, London, UK
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Pharmacogenetics is a key component of precision medicine. Genetic variation in drug metabolism enzymes can lead to variable exposure to drugs and metabolites, potentially leading to inefficacy and drug toxicity. Although the evidence for pharmacogenetic associations in children is not as extensive as for adults, there are several drugs across diverse therapeutic areas with robust pediatric data indicating important, and relatively common, drug-gene interactions. Guidelines to assist gene-based dose optimization are available for codeine, thiopurine drugs, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, atomoxetine, tacrolimus, and voriconazole. For each of these drugs, there is an opportunity to clinically implement precision medicine approaches with children for whom genetic test results are known or are obtained at the time of prescribing. For many more drugs that are commonly used in pediatric patients, additional investigation is needed to determine the genetic factors influencing appropriate dose.
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- Laura B Ramsey
- Department of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio 45267, USA
- Divisions of Research in Patient Services and Clinical Pharmacology, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229, USA
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- Department of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, Duluth, Minnesota 55812, USA
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- Department of Hematology & Oncology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio 43205, USA
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- Department of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, and Department of Psychiatry, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455, USA
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- Departments of Pediatrics and Medicine, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee 37232, USA;
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Purpose
The changes in physiological functions as children grow and organ systems mature result in pharmacokinetic alterations throughout childhood. These alterations in children result in absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs that are different from those seen in the typical adult diseased population.
Summary
Changes in gastrointestinal motility and gastric pH in neonates and infants affect the absorption rate and bioavailability of drugs. Skin absorption rate and extent can be altered by different skin structures and perfusion in young children. Intramuscular and rectal absorption become less predictable in children due to erratic absorption site perfusion and other factors. Children’s body compositions also differ greatly from that in adults. Water-soluble drugs distribute more extensively in newborns due to larger water content than in older children and adults. Drug elimination and excretion are also affected in pediatric population due to differences in liver and renal function. Immature enzyme development and renal function result in reduced clearance of drugs in young children. There are limited pharmacokinetic data available for many drugs used in children.
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Considering the changes in pharmacokinetics in children can help pharmacists optimize the dosing and monitoring of drugs and do the best they can to help this vulnerable population.
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Application of Size and Maturation Functions to Population Pharmacokinetic Modeling of Pediatric Patients. Pharmaceutics 2019; 11:pharmaceutics11060259. [PMID: 31163633 PMCID: PMC6630378 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics11060259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Revised: 05/12/2019] [Accepted: 05/19/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Traditionally, dosage for pediatric patients has been optimized using simple weight-scaled methods, but these methods do not always meet the requirements of children. To overcome this discrepancy, population pharmacokinetic (PK) modeling of size and maturation functions has been proposed. The main objective of the present study was to evaluate a new modeling method for pediatric patients using clinical data from three different clinical studies. To develop the PK models, a nonlinear mixed effect modeling method was employed, and to explore PK differences in pediatric patients, size with allometric and maturation with Michaelis–Menten type functions were evaluated. Goodness of fit plots, visual predictive check and bootstrap were used for model evaluation. Single application of size scaling to PK parameters was statistically significant for the over one year old group. On the other hand, simultaneous use of size and maturation functions was statistically significant for infants younger than one year old. In conclusion, population PK modeling for pediatric patients was successfully performed using clinical data. Size and maturation functions were applied according to established criteria, and single use of size function was applicable for over one year ages, while size and maturation functions were more effective for PK analysis of neonates and infants.
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Girmenia C, Annino L, Bertaina A, Mariotti B, Caselli D, Fanci R, Barberi W, Marchesi F, Carotti A, Ferrari A, Cerchiara E, Cupelli L, Arcioni F, Ribersani M, Proia A, Cartoni C, Girardi K, Venditti A, Cassetta MI, Fallani S, Novelli A. Voriconazole treatment in adults and children with hematological diseases: can it be used without measurement of plasma concentration? Med Mycol 2019; 56:263-278. [PMID: 28992093 DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myx053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2017] [Accepted: 06/30/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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Indication and timing of trough plasma-voriconazole (VCZ)-concentration (t-PVC) measurement during VCZ treatment is a debated issue. Patterns of t-PVC were prospectively evaluated in pediatric (50 courses) and adult (95 courses) hematologic patients. Efficacy patterns were defined: adequate, t-PVC always ≥1 mcg/ml; borderline, at least one t-PVC measurement <1 mcg/ml but median value of the measurements ≥1 mcg/ml; inadequate, median value of the measurements <1 mcg/ml. Toxicity patterns were defined: favorable, t-PVC always ≤5 mcg/ml; borderline, one or more t-PVC measurements >5 mcg/ml but median value of the measurements ≤5 mcg/ml; unfavorable, median value of the measurements >5 mcg/ml. In children and adults the mean t-PVCs were higher during intravenous treatments. The t-PVC efficacy pattern was adequate, borderline and inadequate in 48%, 12%, and 40% of courses, respectively, in children, and in 66.3%, 16.8%, and 16.8% of courses, respectively, in adults. Adequate efficacy pattern was more frequent in children with body weight above the median (≥25 kg) (OR 4.8; P = .011) and in adults with active hematological disease receiving intravenous therapy (OR 3.93; P = .006). Favorable toxicity pattern was more frequent in children receiving VCZ daily dosage below the median (<14 mg/kg) (OR 4.18; P = .027) and in adults with body weight below the median (<68 kg) (OR 0.22; P = .004). T-PVC measurement is generally needed, however, a non t-PVC guided approach may be considered in heavier adults receiving intravenous VCZ. The risk of supratherapeutic levels does not seem an absolute indication for t-PVC monitoring.
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- Corrado Girmenia
- Dipartimento di Ematologia, Oncologia e Dermatologia, Azienda Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Unità Operativa di Ematologia, Azienda Ospedaliera San Giovanni Addolorata, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Oncoematologia, Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, Rome, Italy
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- Unità di Trapianto Cellule Staminali, Dipartimento di Biomedicina e Prevenzione, University Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Unità Funzionale di Ematologia, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, University of Florence, Florence, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ematologia, Oncologia e Dermatologia, Azienda Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- UOSD di Ematologia e Trapianti, Istituto Nazionale Tumori Regina Elena, IFO, Rome, Italy
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- Ematologia con Trapianto di Midollo Osseo, Azienda Ospedaliera e Universita' degli Studi di Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- UOC Ematologia Trapianto Cellule Staminali, Medicina Trasfusionale e Terapia Cellulare, Università Campus Biomedico, Rome, Italy
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- Divisione di Ematologia, Ospedale S.Eugenio, Rome, Italy
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- Onco Ematologia Pediatrica con Trapianto di Midollo Osseo, Azienda Ospedalera Santa Maria della Misericordia, Perugia, Italy
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- Istituto Mediterraneo di Ematologia, Policlinico Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- UOC di Ematologia e Trapianti di Cellule Staminali, Azienda Ospedaliera S. Camillo-Forlanini, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Ematologia, Oncologia e Dermatologia, Azienda Policlinico Umberto I, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Oncoematologia, Ospedale Pediatrico Bambino Gesù, Rome, Italy
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- Ematologia, Dipartimento di Biomedicina e Prevenzione, University Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute, Sezione di farmacologia Clinica e Oncologia, Università degli Studi di Firenze oppure Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology Section, University of Florence, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute, Sezione di farmacologia Clinica e Oncologia, Università degli Studi di Firenze oppure Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology Section, University of Florence, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Scienze della Salute, Sezione di farmacologia Clinica e Oncologia, Università degli Studi di Firenze oppure Department of Health Sciences, Clinical Pharmacology and Oncology Section, University of Florence, Italy
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Stott KE, Hope W. Pharmacokinetics–pharmacodynamics of antifungal agents in the central nervous system. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2018; 14:803-815. [DOI: 10.1080/17425255.2018.1492551] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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- Katharine E Stott
- Antimicrobial Pharmacodynamics and Therapeutics Laboratory, Department of Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- Malawi-Liverpool-Wellcome Trust Clinical Research Programme, Blantyre, Malawi
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- Antimicrobial Pharmacodynamics and Therapeutics Laboratory, Department of Molecular and Clinical Pharmacology, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
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Job KM, Olson J, Stockmann C, Constance JE, Enioutina EY, Rower JE, Linakis MW, Balch AH, Yu T, Liu X, Thorell EA, Sherwin CMT. Pharmacodynamic studies of voriconazole: informing the clinical management of invasive fungal infections. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther 2017; 14:731-46. [PMID: 27355512 DOI: 10.1080/14787210.2016.1207526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Voriconazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent commonly used to treat invasive fungal infections (IFI), including aspergillosis, candidiasis, Scedosporium infection, and Fusarium infection. IFI often occur in immunocompromised patients, leading to increased morbidity and mortality. AREAS COVERED The objective of this review is to summarize the pharmacodynamic properties of voriconazole and to provide considerations for potential optimal dosing strategies. Studies have demonstrated superior clinical response when an AUC/MIC >25 or Cmin/MIC >1 is attained in adult patients, correlating to a trough concentration range as narrow as 2-4.5 mg/L; however, these targets are poorly established in the pediatric population. Topics in this discussion include voriconazole use in multiple age groups, predisposing patient factors for IFI, and considerations for clinicians managing IFI. Expert commentary: The relationship between voriconazole dosing and exposure is not well defined due to the large inter- and intra-subject variability. Development of comprehensive decision support tools for individualizing dosing, particularly in children who require higher dosing, will help to increase the probability of achieving therapeutic efficacy and decrease sub-therapeutic dosing and adverse events.
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- Kathleen M Job
- a Division of Clinical Pharmacology , University of Utah , Salt Lake City , UT , USA
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- b Pharmacy, Primary Children's Hospital, Intermountain Healthcare , University of Utah , Salt Lake City , UT , USA
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- c Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics , University of Utah , Salt Lake City , UT , USA
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- a Division of Clinical Pharmacology , University of Utah , Salt Lake City , UT , USA
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- a Division of Clinical Pharmacology , University of Utah , Salt Lake City , UT , USA.,d Division of Microbiology and Immunology, Department of Pathology , University of Utah , Salt Lake City , UT , USA
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- a Division of Clinical Pharmacology , University of Utah , Salt Lake City , UT , USA
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- a Division of Clinical Pharmacology , University of Utah , Salt Lake City , UT , USA
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- a Division of Clinical Pharmacology , University of Utah , Salt Lake City , UT , USA
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- a Division of Clinical Pharmacology , University of Utah , Salt Lake City , UT , USA
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- a Division of Clinical Pharmacology , University of Utah , Salt Lake City , UT , USA
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- c Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics , University of Utah , Salt Lake City , UT , USA
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- a Division of Clinical Pharmacology , University of Utah , Salt Lake City , UT , USA.,e Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, College of Pharmacy , University of Utah , Salt Lake City , UT , USA
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Stott KE, Hope WW. Therapeutic drug monitoring for invasive mould infections and disease: pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic considerations. J Antimicrob Chemother 2017; 72:i12-i18. [PMID: 28355463 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkx029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 82] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) may be required to achieve optimal clinical outcomes in the setting of significant pharmacokinetic variability, a situation that applies to a number of anti-mould therapies. The majority of patients receiving itraconazole should routinely be managed with TDM. Voriconazole exhibits highly variable inter-individual pharmacokinetics, and a trough concentration of 1.0-5.5 mg/L is widely accepted although it is derived from relatively low-quality evidence. The case for TDM of posaconazole is currently in a state of flux following the introduction of a newer tablet formulation with improved oral bioavailability, but it may be indicated when used for either prophylaxis or treatment of established disease. The novel broad-spectrum azole drug isavuconazole does not currently appear to require TDM but 'real-world' data are awaited and TDM could be considered in selected clinical cases. For both polyene and echinocandin agents, there are insufficient data regarding the relationship between serum concentrations and therapeutic outcomes to support the routine use of TDM. A number of practical challenges to the implementation of TDM in the treatment of invasive mould infections remain unsolved. The delivery of TDM as a future standard of care will require real-time measurement of drug concentrations at the bedside and algorithms for dosage adjustment. Finally, measures of pharmacodynamic effect are required to deliver therapy that is truly individualized.
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