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Li Y, Fang Q, Wu Z, Huang S, Ge W, Shen J, Zhu H. Population pharmacokinetics and dosage optimization of linezolid in Chinese older patients. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2024; 80:1295-1304. [PMID: 38801422 DOI: 10.1007/s00228-024-03702-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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PURPOSE To assess the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of linezolid in a retrospective cohort of hospitalized Chinese older patients. METHODS Patients > 60 years of age, who received intravenous linezolid (600 mg), were included. A population pharmacokinetics (PPK) model was established using nonlinear mixed-effects modeling. The predictive performance of the final model was assessed using goodness-of-fit plots, bootstrap analyses, and visual predictive checks. Monte Carlo simulations were used to evaluate the achievement of a pharmacodynamics target for the area under the serum concentration-time curve/minimum inhibitory concentration (AUC0-24/MIC). RESULTS A total of 210 samples were collected from 120 patients. A one-compartment PPK model with linear elimination best predicted the linezolid plasma concentrations. Linezolid clearance (CL) was 4.22 L h-1 and volume of distribution (Vd) was 45.80 L; serum uric acid (SUA) was a significant covariate of CL. CONCLUSION The results of this study indicated that the standard dose was associated with a risk of overexposure in older patients, particularly those with high SUA values; these patients would benefit from a lower dose (300 mg every 12 h).
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- Yuanchen Li
- Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, China Pharmaceutical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China
- Nanjing Medical Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China.
- Nanjing Medical Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Nanjing, China.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China.
- Nanjing Medical Center for Clinical Pharmacy, Nanjing, China.
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Abouelkheir M, Aldawsari MR, Ghonem L, Almomen A, Alsarhani E, Alsubaie S, Alqahtani S, Kurdee Z, Alsultan A. Evaluation of pharmacokinetic target attainment and hematological toxicity of linezolid in pediatric patients. Eur J Clin Pharmacol 2024:10.1007/s00228-024-03740-3. [PMID: 39183194 DOI: 10.1007/s00228-024-03740-3] [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: 06/04/2024] [Accepted: 08/07/2024] [Indexed: 08/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Linezolid is commonly used to treat severe and/or resistant Gram-positive infections. Few studies have assessed its pharmacokinetic (PK) target attainment in pediatrics. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the percentage of pediatrics achieving the PK targets of linezolid with standard dosing regimens and to assess the incidence and risk factors associated with its hematologic toxicity. METHODS This prospective observational study included pediatric patients aged 0-14 who received linezolid for suspected or proven Gram-positive infections. Linezolid trough concentrations and the 24-h area under the curve (AUC24) were estimated, and hematologic toxicity was assessed. RESULTS Seventeen pediatric patients (5 neonates and 12 older pediatrics) were included. A wide variability was observed in linezolid's trough and AUC24 (ranging from 0.5 to 14.4 mg/L and from 86 to 700 mg.h/L, respectively). The median AUC24 was significantly higher in neonates than older pediatrics (436 [350-574] vs. 200 [134-272] mg,h/L, P = 0.01). Out of all patients, only 41% achieved adequate drug exposure (AUC24 160-300 mg.h/L and trough 2-7 mg/L), with 24% having subtherapeutic, and 35% having higher-than-optimal exposures. Hematological toxicity was observed in 53% of cases. Identified risk factors include treatment duration over 7 days, baseline platelet counts below 150 × 109/L, sepsis/septic shock, and concomitant use of meropenem. CONCLUSIONS Linezolid's standard dosing failed to achieve its PK targets in approximately half of our pediatric cohort. Our findings highlight the complex interplay between the risk factors of linezolid-associated hematological toxicity and underscore the importance of its vigilant use and monitoring, particularly in pediatrics with concomitant multiple risk factors.
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- Manal Abouelkheir
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Misr International University, Cairo, Egypt.
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- Department of Pharmacy, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmacy, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Unit, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Pediatric Infectious Disease Unit, Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Unit, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Biochemistry Unit, Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Unit, King Saud University Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
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Chen H, Xu H, Yuan F, Li H, Sheng L, Liu C, Chen W, Li X. Pharmacokinetics and Safety of Linezolid Tablets of 2 Different Manufacturers in Healthy Chinese Subjects in Fasting and Fed States. Clin Pharmacol Drug Dev 2024. [PMID: 39158152 DOI: 10.1002/cpdd.1462] [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: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 07/25/2024] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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This study aimed to evaluate the pharmacokinetics (PKs) and safety of a generic drug, linezolid, compared to those of a reference drug in healthy Chinese subjects under both fasting and fed conditions. This was a randomized, open-label, 2-period, 2-sequence crossover study. The subjects received a single dose of the test or reference drug, linezolid (600 mg), in each period. The PK parameters were calculated using a non-compartmental method and compared between the 2 drugs. Bioequivalence was analyzed using geometric mean ratios (GMRs) of the 2 formulations and their corresponding 90% confidence intervals (CIs). The safety of the 2 formulations was assessed under both fasting and fed conditions. Forty-eight subjects completed the study, 24 each in the fasting and feeding groups. The average plasma concentration-time patterns of linezolid were similar for both medications under both conditions. The GMR and 90% CIs of the maximum plasma concentration and the area under the plasma concentration-time curve of linezolid were ranged from 0.80 to 1.25. Both drugs were well tolerated with a similar incidence of adverse drug reactions. In conclusion, the PK and safety profiles of the 2 formulations were comparable. Food intake did not influence the PK profiles of linezolid. These results suggest that the test drug can be used as an alternative to reference drugs.
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- Hanjing Chen
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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Simeon S, Garcia-Cremades M, Savic R, Solans BP. Pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic modeling of tuberculosis time to positivity and colony-forming unit to assess the response to dose-ranging linezolid. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2024; 68:e0019024. [PMID: 39016594 PMCID: PMC11323931 DOI: 10.1128/aac.00190-24] [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: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 07/18/2024] Open
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According to the World Health Organization, the number of tuberculosis (TB) infections and the drug-resistant burden worldwide increased by 4.5% and 3.0%, respectively, between 2020 and 2021. Disease severity and complexity drive the interest for undertaking new clinical trials to provide efficient treatment to limit spread and drug resistance. TB Alliance conducted a phase 2 study in 106 patients to guide linezolid (LZD) dose selection using early bactericidal activity over 14 days of treatment. LZD is highly efficient for drug-resistant TB treatment, but treatment monitoring is required since serious adverse events can occur. The objective of this study was to develop a pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic (PKPD) model to analyze the dose-response relationship between linezolid exposure and efficacy biomarkers. Using time to positivity (TTP) and colony-forming unit (CFU) count data, we developed a PKPD model in six dosing regimens, differing on LZD dosing intensity. A one-compartment model with five transit absorption compartments and non-linear auto-inhibition elimination described best LZD pharmacokinetic characteristics. TTP and CFU logarithmic scaled [log(CFU)] showed a bactericidal activity of LZD against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TTP was defined by a model with two significant covariates: the presence of uni- and bilateral cavities decreased baseline TTP value by 24%, and an increase on every 500 mg/L/h of cumulative area under the curve increased the rate at which TTP and CFU change from baseline by 20% and 11%, respectively. CLINICAL TRIALS This study is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov as NCT02279875.
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- Segolene Simeon
- Department of
Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, University of California San
Francisco Schools of Pharmacy and
Medicine, San Francisco,
California, USA
- UCSF Center for
Tuberculosis, University of California,
San Francisco, California,
USA
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- Department of
Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, University of California San
Francisco Schools of Pharmacy and
Medicine, San Francisco,
California, USA
- Department of
Pharmaceutics and Food Technology, School of Pharmacy, Complutense
University of Madrid,
Madrid, Spain
- Institute of
Industrial Pharmacy, Complutense University of
Madrid, Madrid,
Spain
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- Department of
Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, University of California San
Francisco Schools of Pharmacy and
Medicine, San Francisco,
California, USA
- UCSF Center for
Tuberculosis, University of California,
San Francisco, California,
USA
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- Department of
Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences, University of California San
Francisco Schools of Pharmacy and
Medicine, San Francisco,
California, USA
- UCSF Center for
Tuberculosis, University of California,
San Francisco, California,
USA
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Liu T, Yuan Y, Wang C, Wu J, Wang Y, Na P, Chen X, Rao W, Zhao J, Wang D, Wang H, Duan Z, Xie F, Fang X, Xie L, Li H. Therapeutic drug monitoring of linezolid and exploring optimal regimens and a toxicity-related nomogram in elderly patients: a multicentre, prospective, non-interventional study. J Antimicrob Chemother 2024; 79:1938-1950. [PMID: 38873816 PMCID: PMC11290878 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkae188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The concentrations of linezolid, its optimal regimen and the associated side effects in elderly patients remain unclear. METHODS In this multicentre, prospective study, elderly patients receiving linezolid at four tertiary hospitals in Beijing between May 2021 and December 2022 were included. Linezolid concentrations and haematological toxicity were monitored dynamically. Risk factors for linezolid overexposure and moderate-to-severe linezolid-induced thrombocytopenia (M/S LIT) were analysed, and a predictive model of M/S LIT was developed. RESULTS A total of 860 linezolid concentrations were measured in 313 patients. The median trough concentrations of linezolid were 24.4 (15.3, 35.8) mg/L at 36-72 h and 26.1 (17.0, 38.1) mg/L at 5-10 days (P = 0.132). Severe linezolid exposure was independently associated with age, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and the worst SOFA score (SOFA1), and we further recommended dose regimens for elderly patients based on these findings. The incidences of linezolid-induced thrombocytopenia(LIT) and M/S LIT were 73.5% and 47.6%, respectively. M/S LIT was independently correlated with treatment duration, average trough concentration (TDMa), baseline platelet count, eGFR and baseline SOFA score (SOFA0). The developed nomogram predicted M/S LIT with an area under the curve of 0.767 (95% CI 0.715-0.820), a sensitivity of 71.1% and a specificity of 73.2%. CONCLUSIONS Linezolid trough concentrations increased dramatically in the elderly, by about 10 mg/L in patients aged 65-80 years, followed by a further increase of 10 mg/L for every 10 years of age. Therapeutic drug monitoring is recommended in elderly patients receiving linezolid. The developed nomogram may predict M/S LIT and guide dosage adjustments of linezolid. Clinical trial registration number: ChiCTR2100045707.
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- Tingting Liu
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing 100853, China
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- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing 100853, China
- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Chinese PLA Medical School, Beijing 100853, China
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- BGI Genomics Co., Ltd, Shenzhen 518083, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- College of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Eighth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- College of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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Cheng J, Yuan Y, Li J, Zhang R, Fan X, Xu Z, Lin H, Cai X, Zheng M. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Linezolid in Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Patients: Clinical Factors and Hematological Toxicities. Infect Drug Resist 2024; 17:2531-2540. [PMID: 38933777 PMCID: PMC11199169 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s464429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 06/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/28/2024] Open
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Purpose Previous studies have indicated that the development of severe adverse events is associated with linezolid peak concentration (Cmax), but the factors affecting linezolid Cmax and evidences on therapeutic drug monitoring to anticipate toxicity in drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) patients have not been clarified clearly. This study aimed to explore the factors influencing linezolid Cmax and investigate the association between linezolid concentration and hematological toxicity. Patients and Methods This study included patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis treated with linezolid from January 2022 to September 2023. We analyzed the factors affecting linezolid Cmax using chi-squared and binary logistic regression. The diagnostic utility of linezolid Cmax in predicting hematological toxicity was evaluated using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis. Results A total of 76 patients were enrolled in the study. 63.20% met the standard rates for linezolid Cmax. Age (P=0.036), weight (P=0.0016), and creatinine clearance (P=0.0223) significantly correlated with the Cmax. Hematological toxicity was observed in 46.05% (35/76) of patients, characterized by thrombocytopenia (31.58%, 24/76), anemia (6.58%, 5/76), and leukopenia (21.05%, 16/76). ROC curve analysis confirmed the predictive value of linezolid Cmax for thrombocytopenia with an area under curve of 0.728. Conclusion Suboptimal linezolid Cmax was prevalent among patients with DR-TB, with age, weight, and renal function emerging as influential factors. Elevated linezolid Cmax increases the risk of thrombocytopenia. Meticulous monitoring of linezolid Cmax is imperative during anti-DR-TB therapy to tailor treatment and mitigate hematological toxicity.
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- Junjie Cheng
- Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Neuropsychiatric Diseases and College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Soochow University, Suzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Taizhou Cancer Hospital, Taizhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, Zhejiang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Zhejiang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Hangzhou, People’s Republic of China
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Campbell S, Smith S, Hanson J. Lincosamide monotherapy treatment of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus pneumonia in tropical Australia: a case series. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 2024; 43:1247-1250. [PMID: 38607577 PMCID: PMC11178561 DOI: 10.1007/s10096-024-04816-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024]
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Existing recommended first-line antibiotic agents for MRSA pneumonia have several shortcomings. We reviewed 29 cases of community- and hospital-acquired MRSA pneumonia managed at our hospital. Lincosamide monotherapy was administered to 21/29 (72%) and was the predominant antibiotic regimen (> 50% course duration) in 19/29 (66%). Patients receiving lincosamide-predominant monotherapy were no more likely to die or require intensive care unit admission than patients receiving vancomycin-predominant monotherapy (5/19 (26%) versus 4/7 (57%), p = 0.19); 5/7 (71%) patients admitted to ICU and 4/5 (80%) bacteraemic patients received lincosamide-predominant monotherapy. MRSA pneumonia can be safely treated with lincosamide monotherapy if the isolate is susceptible.
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- Stuart Campbell
- Department of Medicine, Cairns Hospital, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Cairns Hospital, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Cairns Hospital, Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
- The Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
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Castro-Balado A, Varela-Rey I, Mejuto B, Mondelo-García C, Zarra-Ferro I, Rodríguez-Jato T, Fernández-Ferreiro A. Updated antimicrobial dosing recommendations for obese patients. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2024; 68:e0171923. [PMID: 38526051 PMCID: PMC11064535 DOI: 10.1128/aac.01719-23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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The prevalence of obesity has increased considerably in the last few decades. Pathophysiological changes in obese patients lead to pharmacokinetic (PK) and pharmacodynamic (PD) alterations that can condition the correct exposure to antimicrobials if standard dosages are used. Inadequate dosing in obese patients can lead to toxicity or therapeutic failure. In recent years, additional antimicrobial PK/PD data, extended infusion strategies, and studies in critically ill patients have made it possible to obtain data to provide a better dosage in obese patients. Despite this, it is usually difficult to find information on drug dosing in this population, which is sometimes contradictory. This is a comprehensive review of the dosing of different types of antimicrobials (antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, and antituberculosis drugs) in obese patients, where the literature on PK and possible dosing strategies in obese adults was critically assessed.
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- Ana Castro-Balado
- Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Clinical Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Clinical Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Clinical Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Clinical Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Clinical Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (SERGAS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Clinical Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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Mori G, Scarpellini P, Masera F, Torri S, Castagna A, Guffanti M. Management of M. abscessus subsp. abscessus early-onset prosthetic joint infection: Case report and literature review. J Clin Tuberc Other Mycobact Dis 2024; 35:100440. [PMID: 38694253 PMCID: PMC11061329 DOI: 10.1016/j.jctube.2024.100440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/04/2024] Open
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Nontuberculous mycobacteria are a rare but still emerging cause of difficult-to-treat prosthetic joint infection. To our knowledge only 17 cases of M. abscessus complex prosthetic joint infection are reported in literature, of which only 1 is by M. abscessus subps. abscessus. No guidelines are available for this clinical scenario. We describe a 68-years-old female patient with an early-onset M. abscessus subsp. abscessus prosthetic joint infection, successfully treated with a tailored medical-surgical strategy, and present an overview of cases currently available in the literature to assist physicians in the management of these uncommon infections.
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- Giovanni Mori
- Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milano, Italy
- Unit of Infectious Diseases, Ospedale Santa Chiara, Trento, Italy
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- Unit of Infectious Diseases, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Traumatology and Orthopedic Clinic, Istituto Clinico Città Studi, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Microbiology and Virology, Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, Milan, Italy
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- Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milano, Italy
- Unit of Infectious Diseases, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Infectious Diseases, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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Bandín-Vilar E, Toja-Camba FJ, Vidal-Millares M, Durán-Maseda MJ, Pou-Álvarez M, Castro-Balado A, Maroñas O, Gil-Rodríguez A, Carracedo Á, Zarra-Ferro I, Soy D, Fernández-Ferreiro A, Mangas-Sanjuan V, Mondelo-García C. Towards precision medicine of long-acting aripiprazole through population pharmacokinetic modelling. Psychiatry Res 2024; 333:115721. [PMID: 38245977 DOI: 10.1016/j.psychres.2024.115721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/11/2023] [Revised: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Population pharmacokinetic (popPK) models constitute a valuable tool for characterizing the pharmacokinetic properties of once-monthly long-acting injectable aripiprazole (LAI aripiprazole) and quantifying the sources of variability in drug exposure. Our aim is to develop a popPK model of both aripiprazole and its metabolite dehydro-aripiprazole in patients treated with LAI aripiprazole, and to personalize the dosing regimen of aripiprazole across different sub-groups of patients. This is a prospective study investigating the pharmacokinetics of LAI aripiprazole. A total of 93 patients were included, 21 for model development and 71 for external model evaluation. A one-compartment model with linear absorption and elimination adequately described both aripiprazole and dehydro-aripiprazole concentrations. The weight of the patients has been shown to be the factor that most influences the absorption. However, the metabolizing phenotype for CYP2D6 and the concomitant treatment with strong inhibitors of this cytochrome have been shown to be the covariates that most influence total drug exposure. This is the first popPK model developed for LAI aripiprazole that includes aripiprazole and its main active metabolite, dehydroaripiprazole. It provides a personalized dosage recommendation that maximizes the probability of achieving optimal therapeutic concentrations and minimizes the difficulties associated with trial-and-error therapeutic strategies carried out in clinical practice.
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- Enrique Bandín-Vilar
- Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital Santiago de Compostela (CHUS), Spain; Clinical Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Spain; Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital Santiago de Compostela (CHUS), Spain; Clinical Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Spain; Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Spain
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- Psychiatry Department, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Psychiatry Department, University Clinical Hospital of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital Santiago de Compostela (CHUS), Spain; Clinical Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Spain; Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Santiago de Compostela (USC), Spain
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- Genomic Medicine Group CIMUS, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain; Galician Foundation of Genomic Medicine, Foundation of Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (FIDIS), SERGAS, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Centre for Biomedical Network Research on Rare Diseases (CIBERER), Carlos III Health Institute, Madrid, Spain; Pharmacogenomics and drug discovery, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Spain
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- Genomic Medicine Group CIMUS, University of Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela 15782, Spain; Pharmacogenomics and drug discovery, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Spain
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- Galician Foundation of Genomic Medicine, Foundation of Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (FIDIS), SERGAS, Santiago de Compostela, Spain; Centre for Biomedical Network Research on Rare Diseases (CIBERER), Carlos III Health Institute, Madrid, Spain; Pharmacogenomics and drug discovery, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Spain; Genetics group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital Santiago de Compostela (CHUS), Spain; Clinical Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Spain
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- Pharmacy Department Division of Medicines, Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain; Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology and Chemical Therapeutics, School of Pharmacy, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital Santiago de Compostela (CHUS), Spain; Clinical Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Spain.
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- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Technology and Parasitology, University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain; Interuniversity Research Institute for Molecular Recognition and Technological Development, Polytechnic University of Valencia - University of Valencia, Valencia, Spain.
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- Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Hospital Santiago de Compostela (CHUS), Spain; Clinical Pharmacology Group, Health Research Institute of Santiago de Compostela (IDIS), Spain.
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Zou F, Cui Z, Lou S, Ou Y, Zhu C, Shu C, Chen J, Zhao R, Wu Z, Wang L, Chen Z, Chen H, Lan Y. Adverse drug events associated with linezolid administration: a real-world pharmacovigilance study from 2004 to 2023 using the FAERS database. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1338902. [PMID: 38434706 PMCID: PMC10904462 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1338902] [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: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Introduction: Linezolid is an oxazolidinone antibiotic that is active against drug-resistant Gram-positive bacteria and multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Real-world studies on the safety of linezolid in large populations are lacking. This study aimed to determine the adverse events associated with linezolid in real-world settings by analyzing data from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Methods: We retrospectively extracted reports on adverse drug events (ADEs) from the FAERS database from the first quarter of 2004 to that of 2023. By using disproportionality analysis including reporting odds ratio (ROR), proportional reporting ratio (PRR), Bayesian Confidence Propagation Neural Network (BCPNN), along with the multi-item gamma Poisson shrinker (MGPS), we evaluated whether there was a significant association between linezolid and ADE. The time to onset of ADE was further analyzed in the general population and within each age, weight, reporting population, and weight subgroups. Results: A total of 11,176 reports of linezolid as the "primary suspected" drug and 263 significant adverse events of linezolid were identified, including some common adverse events such as thrombocytopenia (n = 1,139, ROR 21.98), anaemia (n = 704, ROR 7.39), and unexpected signals that were not listed on the drug label such as rhabdomyolysis (n = 90, ROR 4.33), and electrocardiogram QT prolonged (n = 73, ROR 4.07). Linezolid-induced adverse reactions involved 27 System Organ Class (SOC). Gender differences existed in ADE signals related to linezolid. The median onset time of all ADEs was 6 days, and most ADEs (n = 3,778) occurred within the first month of linezolid use but some may continue to occur even after a year of treatment (n = 46). Conclusion: This study reports the time to onset of adverse effects in detail at the levels of SOC and specific preferred term (PT). The results of our study provide valuable insights for optimizing the use of linezolid and reducing potential side effects, expected to facilitate the safe use of linezolid in clinical settings.
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- Fan Zou
- Department of Tuberculosis, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Tuberculosis, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Tuberculosis, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Tuberculosis, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Tuberculosis, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Tuberculosis, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Tuberculosis, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Tuberculosis, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, China
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- Department of Tuberculosis, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou, China
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Milaković D, Kovačević T, Kovačević P, Barišić V, Avram S, Dragić S, Zlojutro B, Momčičević D, Miljković B, Vučićević K. Population Pharmacokinetic Model of Linezolid and Probability of Target Attainment in Patients with COVID-19-Associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome on Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation-A Step toward Correct Dosing. Pharmaceutics 2024; 16:253. [PMID: 38399307 PMCID: PMC10892643 DOI: 10.3390/pharmaceutics16020253] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2024] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 01/29/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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During veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (vv ECMO) therapy, antimicrobial drugs are frequently used, and appropriate dosing is challenging due to there being limited data to support the dosage. Linezolid is effective against multidrug-resistant Gram-positive pathogens frequently isolated in ECMO patients. In total, 53 steady-state linezolid levels were obtained following 600 mg intravenous (IV) injections every 8 h, and these were used to develop a population pharmacokinetic (PopPK) model in patients with COVID-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (CARDS) on vv ECMO. The data were analyzed using a nonlinear mixed-effects modelling approach. Monte Carlo simulation generated 5000 patients' individual PK parameters and corresponding concentration-time profiles using the PopPK model, following the administration of 600 mg/8 h (a higher-than-standard dosing) and 600 mg/12 h (standard). The probabilities of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) target attainment (PTA) and the cumulative fraction of responses (CFR) for three pathogens were calculated and compared between the two dosing scenarios. Linezolid 600 mg/8 h was predicted to achieve greater than or equal to 85%Tf>MIC in at least 90% of the patients with CARDS on vv ECMO compared to only approximately two thirds of the patients after dosing every 12 h at a minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) of 2 mg/L. In addition, for the same MIC, fAUC24/MIC ≥ 80 was achieved in almost three times the number of patients following an 8-h versus a 12-h interval. PopPK simulation predicted that a significantly higher proportion of the patients with CARDS on vv ECMO would achieve the PK/PD targets following the 8-h dosing interval compared to standard linezolid dosing. Nevertheless, the safety concern, in particular, for thrombocytopenia, with higher-than-standard linezolid dosage is reasonable, and consequently, monitoring is essential.
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- Dragana Milaković
- Department of Nuclear Medicine and Thyroid Gland Diseases, University Clinical Centre of the Republic of Srpska, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Centre of the Republic of Srpska, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina; (P.K.)
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina; (P.K.)
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, University Clinical Centre of the Republic of Srpska, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Pharmacy Department, University Clinical Centre of the Republic of Srpska, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Institute of Laboratory Diagnostic, University Clinical Centre of the Republic of Srpska, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina; (P.K.)
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, University Clinical Centre of the Republic of Srpska, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina; (P.K.)
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, University Clinical Centre of the Republic of Srpska, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Banja Luka, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina; (P.K.)
- Medical Intensive Care Unit, University Clinical Centre of the Republic of Srpska, 78000 Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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- Department of Pharmacokinetics and Clinical Pharmacy, University of Belgrade-Faculty of Pharmacy, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia
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- Department of Pharmacokinetics and Clinical Pharmacy, University of Belgrade-Faculty of Pharmacy, 11221 Belgrade, Serbia
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Premachandra A, Moine P. Antibiotics in anesthesia and critical care. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2024; 12:6. [PMID: 38304898 PMCID: PMC10777233 DOI: 10.21037/atm-22-5585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 02/03/2024]
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Sepsis is life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host response to an underlying acute infection. Sepsis is a major worldwide healthcare problem. An annual estimated 48.9 million incident cases of sepsis is reported, with 11 million (20%) sepsis-related deaths. Administration of appropriate antimicrobials is one of the most effective therapeutic interventions to reduce mortality. The severity of illness informs the urgency of antimicrobial administration. Nevertheless, even used properly, they cause adverse effects and contribute to the development of antibiotic resistance. Both inadequate and unnecessarily broad empiric antibiotics are associated with higher mortality and also select for antibiotic-resistant germs. In this narrative review, we will first discuss important factors and potential confounders which may influence the occurrence of surgical site infection (SSI) and which should be considered in the provision of perioperative antibiotic prophylaxis (PAP). Then, we will summarize recent advances and perspectives to optimize antibiotic therapy in the intensive care unit (ICU). Finally, the major role of the microbiota and the impact of antimicrobials on it will be discussed. While expert recommendations help guide daily practice in the operating theatre and ICU, a thorough knowledge of pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) rules is critical to optimize the management of complex patients and minimize the emergence of multidrug-resistant organisms.
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- Antoine Premachandra
- Department of Intensive Care, Hôpital Raymond Poincaré, Groupe Hospitalo-Universitaire GHU AP-HP, University Versailles Saint Quentin-University Paris-Saclay, Garches, France
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- Department of Intensive Care, Hôpital Raymond Poincaré, Groupe Hospitalo-Universitaire GHU AP-HP, University Versailles Saint Quentin-University Paris-Saclay, Garches, France
- Laboratory of Infection & Inflammation - U1173, University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ) - University Paris-Saclay - Institut National de la Santé et de la Recherche Médicale (INSERM), Garches, France
- Fédération Hospitalo-Universitaire FHU SEPSIS (Saclay and Paris Seine Nord Endeavour to PerSonalize Interventions for Sepsis), Garches, France
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Bavaro DF, Belati A, Bussini L, Cento V, Diella L, Gatti M, Saracino A, Pea F, Viale P, Bartoletti M. Safety and effectiveness of fifth generation cephalosporins for the treatment of methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections: a narrative review exploring past, present, and future. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2024; 23:9-36. [PMID: 38145925 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2023.2299377] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bloodstream infection (BSI) is a major issue in healthcare, since it is often associated with endocarditis or deep site foci. Relevant morbidity and mortality associated with MRSA-BSIs forced the development of new antibiotic strategies; in particular, this review will focus the attention on fifth-generation cephalosporins (ceftaroline/ceftobiprole), that are the only ß-lactams active against MRSA. AREAS COVERED The review discusses the available randomized controlled trials and real-world observational studies conducted on safety and effectiveness of ceftaroline/ceftobiprole for the treatment of MRSA-BSIs. Finally, a proposal of MRSA-BSI treatment flowchart, based on fifth-generation cephalosporins, is described. EXPERT OPINION The use of anti-MRSA cephalosporins is an acceptable choice either in monotherapy or combination therapy for the treatment of MRSA-BSIs due to their relevant effectiveness and safety. Particularly, their use may be advisable in combination therapy in case of severe infections (including endocarditis or persistent bacteriemia) or in monotherapy in subjects at higher risk of drugs-induced toxicity with older regimens. On the contrary, caution should be taken in case of suspected/ascertained central nervous system infections due to inconsistent data regarding penetration of these drugs in cerebrospinal fluid and brain tissues.
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- Davide Fiore Bavaro
- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Italy
- Infectious Disease Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, Clinic of Infectious Diseases, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Italy
- Infectious Disease Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Italy
- Microbiology, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, Clinic of Infectious Diseases, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Clinical Pharmacology Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology, Clinic of Infectious Diseases, University of Bari "Aldo Moro", Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Alma Mater Studiorum, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Clinical Pharmacology Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Clinical Pharmacology Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
- Infectious Disease Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Pieve Emanuele, Italy
- Infectious Disease Unit, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital, Rozzano, Milan, Italy
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Jeyakumar SM, Bhui NK, Singla N, Vilvamani S, Mariappan MV, Padmapriyadarsini C, Bhatnagar AK, Solanki R, Sridhar R. Long-Term Intake of Linezolid Elevates Drug Exposure and Reduces Drug Clearance and Elimination in Adults With Drug-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Ther Drug Monit 2023; 45:754-759. [PMID: 37296501 DOI: 10.1097/ftd.0000000000001111] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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PURPOSE Pharmacokinetic (PK) studies are critical for dose optimization, and there is a paucity of linezolid (LZD) PK data for prolonged use in drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). Therefore, the authors evaluated the pharmacokinetics of LZD at two-time intervals in DR-TB during long-term use. METHODS PK evaluation of LZD was performed at the end of the 8th and 16th weeks of treatment in a randomly selected subset of adult pre-extensively drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis patients (n = 18) from a multicentric interventional study (Building Evidence to Advance Treatment of TB/BEAT study; CTRI/2019/01/017310), wherein a daily dose of 600 mg LZD was used for 24 weeks. Plasma LZD levels were measured using a validated high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) method. RESULTS The LZD median plasma C max was comparable between the 8th and 16th weeks [18.3 mg/L, interquartile range (IQR: 15.5-20.8 and 18.8 mg/L, IQR: 16.0-22.7, respectively)]. However, the trough concentration increased significantly in the 16th week (3.16 mg/L, IQR: 2.30-4.76), compared with the 8th week (1.98 mg/L, IQR: 0.93-2.75). Furthermore, compared with the 8th week, in the 16th week, there was a significant increase in drug exposure (AUC 0-24 = 184.2 mg*h/L, IQR: 156.4-215.8 versus 233.2 mg*h/L, IQR: 187.9-277.2), which corroborated with a longer elimination half-life (6.94 hours, IQR: 5.55-7.99 versus 8.47 hours, IQR:7.36-11.35) and decreased clearance (2.91 L/h, IQR: 2.45-3.33 versus 2.19 L/h, IQR: 1.49-2.78). CONCLUSIONS Long-term daily intake of 600 mg LZD resulted in a significant elevation in trough concentration (>2.0 mg/L) in 83% of the study participants. Furthermore, increased LZD drug exposure may be partly because of decreased clearance and elimination. Overall, the PK data underscore the need for dose adjustment when LZDs are intended for long-term treatment.
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- National Institute for Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (NITRD), New Delhi, India
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- ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (NIRT), Chennai, India
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- Rajan Babu Institute of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis (RBIPMT), Delhi, India
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- B. J. Medical College and Hospital (BJMCH), Ahmedabad, India; and
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Tikiso T, Fuhrmann V, König C, Jarczak D, Iwersen-Bergmann S, Kluge S, Wicha SG, Grensemann J. Acute-on-chronic liver failure alters linezolid pharmacokinetics in critically ill patients with continuous hemodialysis: an observational study. Ann Intensive Care 2023; 13:83. [PMID: 37698659 PMCID: PMC10497461 DOI: 10.1186/s13613-023-01184-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 09/01/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF), adequate antibiotic dosing is challenging due to changes of drug distribution and elimination. We studied the pharmacokinetics of linezolid in critically ill patients with ACLF during continuous renal replacement therapy compared to patients without concomitant liver failure (NLF). METHODS In this prospective cohort study, patients received linezolid 600 mg bid. Linezolid serum samples were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography. Population pharmacokinetic modelling was performed followed by Monte-Carlo simulations of 150 mg bid, 300 mg bid, 450 mg bid, 600 mg bid, and 900 mg bid to assess trough concentration target attainment of 2-7 mg/L. RESULTS Eighteen patients were included in this study with nine suffering from ACLF. Linezolid body clearance was lower in the ACLF group with mean (standard deviation) 1.54 (0.52) L/h versus 6.26 (2.43) L/h for NLF, P < 0.001. A trough concentration of 2-7 mg/L was reached with the standard dose of 600 mg bid in the NLF group in 47%, with 42% being underexposed and 11% overexposed versus 20% in the ACLF group with 77% overexposed and 3% underexposed. The highest probability of target exposure was attained with 600 mg bid in the NLF group and 150 mg bid in the ACLF group with 53%. CONCLUSION Linezolid body clearance in ACLF was markedly lower than in NLF. Given the overall high variability, therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) with dose adjustments seems required to optimize target attainment. Until TDM results are available, a dose reduction may be considered in ACLF patients to prevent overexposure.
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- Tjokosela Tikiso
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Hamburg, Bundesstraße 45, 20146, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
- Department of Medicine, Hospital of the Holy Spirit, Graseggerstraße 105, 50737, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
- Hospital Pharmacy, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Legal Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Institute of Pharmacy, University of Hamburg, Bundesstraße 45, 20146, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistraße 52, 20246, Hamburg, Germany.
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Oda K, Saito H, Jono H. Bayesian prediction-based individualized dosing of anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus treatment: Recent advancements and prospects in therapeutic drug monitoring. Pharmacol Ther 2023; 246:108433. [PMID: 37149156 DOI: 10.1016/j.pharmthera.2023.108433] [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: 12/26/2022] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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As one of the efficient techniques for TDM, the population pharmacokinetic (popPK) model approach for dose individualization has been developed due to the rapidly growing innovative progress in computer technology and has recently been considered as a part of model-informed precision dosing (MIPD). Initial dose individualization and measurement followed by maximum a posteriori (MAP)-Bayesian prediction using a popPK model are the most classical and widely used approach among a class of MIPD strategies. MAP-Bayesian prediction offers the possibility of dose optimization based on measurement even before reaching a pharmacokinetically steady state, such as in an emergency, especially for infectious diseases requiring urgent antimicrobial treatment. As the pharmacokinetic processes in critically ill patients are affected and highly variable due to pathophysiological disturbances, the advantages offered by the popPK model approach make it highly recommended and required for effective and appropriate antimicrobial treatment. In this review, we focus on novel insights and beneficial aspects of the popPK model approach, especially in the treatment of infectious diseases with anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus agents represented by vancomycin, and discuss the recent advancements and prospects in TDM practice.
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- Kazutaka Oda
- Department of Pharmacy, Kumamoto University Hospital, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kumamoto University Hospital, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Japan; Department of Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University; 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Pharmacy, Kumamoto University Hospital, 1-1-1 Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Japan; Department of Clinical Pharmaceutical Sciences, Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kumamoto University; 1-1-1, Honjo, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Japan.
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Padmapriyadarsini C, Solanki R, Jeyakumar SM, Bhatnagar A, Muthuvijaylaksmi M, Jeyadeepa B, Reddy D, Shah P, Sridhar R, Vohra V, Bhui NK. Linezolid Pharmacokinetics and Its Association with Adverse Drug Reactions in Patients with Drug-Resistant Pulmonary Tuberculosis. Antibiotics (Basel) 2023; 12:antibiotics12040714. [PMID: 37107075 PMCID: PMC10135341 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics12040714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2023] [Revised: 03/30/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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We evaluated the relationship between the pharmacokinetic parameters of linezolid (LZD) and development of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in patients with pulmonary drug-resistant tuberculosis. A prospective cohort of adults with pulmonary multidrug-resistant tuberculosis with additional resistance to fluoroquinolone (MDR-TBFQ+) received treatment with bedaquiline, delamanid, clofazimine, and LZD. Blood samples were collected during weeks 8 and 16 at eight time points over 24 h. The pharmacokinetic parameters of LZD were measured using high-performance liquid chromatography and associated with ADRs. Of the 165 MDR-TBFQ+ patients on treatment, 78 patients developed LZD-associated anemia and 69 developed peripheral neuropathy. Twenty-three patients underwent intense pharmacokinetic testing. Plasma median trough concentration was 2.08 µg/mL and 3.41 µg/mL, (normal <2 µg/mL) and AUC0-24 was 184.5 µg/h/mL and 240.5 µg/h/mL at weeks 8 and 16, respectively, showing a linear relationship between duration of intake and plasma levels. Nineteen patients showed LZD-associated ADRs-nine at week 8, twelve at week 16, and two at both weeks 8 and 16. Thirteen of the nineteen had high plasma trough and peak concentrations of LZD. A strong association between LZD-associated ADRs and plasma LZD levels was noted. Trough concentration alone or combinations of trough with peak levels are potential targets for therapeutic drug monitoring.
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- B.J. Medical College and Hospital, Ahmedabad 380016, India
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- ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai 600031, India
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- Rajan Babu Institute of Pulmonary Medicine and Tuberculosis, New Delhi 110009, India
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- ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai 600031, India
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- ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai 600031, India
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- ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai 600031, India
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- B.J. Medical College and Hospital, Ahmedabad 380016, India
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- National Institute for Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, New Delhi 110030, India
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Marriott DJE, Cattaneo D. Why Product Information Should not be Set in Stone: Lessons from a Decade of Linezolid Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: An Opinion Paper. Ther Drug Monit 2023; 45:209-216. [PMID: 36920503 DOI: 10.1097/ftd.0000000000001088] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/16/2023]
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- Deborah J E Marriott
- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia; and
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- Unit of Clinical Pharmacology, ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco University Hospital, Milan, Italy
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Developmental Pharmacokinetics of Antibiotics Used in Neonatal ICU: Focus on Preterm Infants. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11030940. [PMID: 36979919 PMCID: PMC10046592 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11030940] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/22/2023] Open
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Neonatal Infections are among the most common reasons for admission to the intensive care unit. Neonatal sepsis (NS) significantly contributes to mortality rates. Empiric antibiotic therapy of NS recommended by current international guidelines includes benzylpenicillin, ampicillin/amoxicillin, and aminoglycosides (gentamicin). The rise of antibacterial resistance precipitates the growth of the use of antibiotics of the Watch (second, third, and fourth generations of cephalosporines, carbapenems, macrolides, glycopeptides, rifamycins, fluoroquinolones) and Reserve groups (fifth generation of cephalosporines, oxazolidinones, lipoglycopeptides, fosfomycin), which are associated with a less clinical experience and higher risks of toxic reactions. A proper dosing regimen is essential for effective and safe antibiotic therapy, but its choice in neonates is complicated with high variability in the maturation of organ systems affecting drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion. Changes in antibiotic pharmacokinetic parameters result in altered efficacy and safety. Population pharmacokinetics can help to prognosis outcomes of antibiotic therapy, but it should be considered that the neonatal population is heterogeneous, and this heterogeneity is mainly determined by gestational and postnatal age. Preterm neonates are common in clinical practice, and due to the different physiology compared to the full terms, constitute a specific neonatal subpopulation. The objective of this review is to summarize the evidence about the developmental changes (specific for preterm and full-term infants, separately) of pharmacokinetic parameters of antibiotics used in neonatal intensive care units.
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Cattaneo D, Marriott DJ, Gervasoni C. Hematological toxicities associated with linezolid therapy in adults: key findings and clinical considerations. Expert Rev Clin Pharmacol 2023; 16:219-230. [PMID: 36787631 DOI: 10.1080/17512433.2023.2181160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/16/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Linezolid can cause serious adverse effects including thrombocytopenia and anemia. Here, we focus specifically on linezolid-related hematological toxicity in adult patients requiring prolonged drug treatment. AREAS COVERED We review the available evidence on the likelihood of hematological toxicity in adult patients treated with linezolid, with a focus on the main risk factors and strategies to prevent this adverse event. A MEDLINE PubMed search for articles published from January 2000 to May 2022 was completed matching the terms linezolid, hematology, hematological toxicity, anemia, and thrombocytopenia. Moreover, additional studies were identified from the reference lists of retrieved articles. EXPERT OPINION Thrombocytopenia is the major concern with administration of linezolid for Gram-positive infections, whereas anemia is more common in patients with tuberculosis. The important clinical risk factors for the development of linezolid-related thrombocytopenia are aging, renal dysfunction, low baseline platelet count, duration of treatment, and linezolid plasma trough concentrations >8 mg/L. Patients receiving linezolid for extended periods of time or patient populations with increased risk of altered drug pharmacokinetics would benefit from therapeutic drug monitoring or from the availability of toxico-dynamic predictive models to optimize linezolid dosing.
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- Dario Cattaneo
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Gestione Ambulatoriale Politerapie (GAP) Outpatient Clinic ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco University Hospital, Milan, Italy.,Department of Laboratory Medicine, Unit of Clinical Pharmacology ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco University Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Gestione Ambulatoriale Politerapie (GAP) Outpatient Clinic ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco University Hospital, Milan, Italy.,Department of Infectious Diseases ASST Fatebenefratelli Sacco University Hospital, IIIrd Division of Infectious DiseasesMilan, Italy
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Optimization of Therapy and the Risk of Probiotic Use during Antibiotherapy in Septic Critically Ill Patients: A Narrative Review. Medicina (B Aires) 2023; 59:medicina59030478. [PMID: 36984479 PMCID: PMC10056847 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59030478] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2023] Open
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Optimizing the entire therapeutic regimen in septic critically ill patients should be based not only on improving antibiotic use but also on optimizing the entire therapeutic regimen by considering possible drug–drug or drug–nutrient interactions. The aim of this narrative review is to provide a comprehensive overview on recent advances to optimize the therapeutic regimen in septic critically ill patients based on a pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamic approach. Studies on recent advances on TDM-guided drug therapy optimization based on PK and/or PD results were included. Studies on patients <18 years old or with classical TDM-guided therapy were excluded. New approaches in TDM-guided therapy in septic critically ill patients based on PK and/or PD parameters are presented for cefiderocol, carbapenems, combinations beta-lactams/beta-lactamase inhibitors (piperacillin/tazobactam, ceftolozane/tazobactam, ceftazidime/avibactam), plazomicin, oxazolidinones and polymyxins. Increased midazolam toxicity in combination with fluconazole, nephrotoxic synergism between furosemide and aminoglycosides, life-threatening hypoglycemia after fluoroquinolone and insulin, prolonged muscle weakness and/or paralysis after neuromuscular blocking agents and high-dose corticosteroids combinations are of interest in critically ill patients. In the real-world practice, the use of probiotics with antibiotics is common; even data about the risk and benefits of probiotics are currently spares and inconclusive. According to current legislation, probiotic use does not require safety monitoring, but there are reports of endocarditis, meningitis, peritonitis, or pneumonia associated with probiotics in critically ill patients. In addition, probiotics are associated with risk of the spread of antimicrobial resistance. The TDM-guided method ensures a true optimization of antibiotic therapy, and particular efforts should be applied globally. In addition, multidrug and drug–nutrient interactions in critically ill patients may increase the likelihood of adverse events and risk of death; therefore, the PK and PD particularities of the critically ill patient require a multidisciplinary approach in which knowledge of clinical pharmacology is essential.
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Identifying and Targeting Prediction of the PI3K-AKT Signaling Pathway in Drug-Induced Thrombocytopenia in Infected Patients Receiving Linezolid Therapy: A Network Pharmacology-Based Analysis. JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING 2022; 2022:2282351. [PMID: 36285187 PMCID: PMC9588367 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2282351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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The pharmacological mechanisms underlying the adverse effects of linezolid on thrombocytopenia have not been conclusively determined. This network pharmacology study aimed at investigating the potential pharmacological mechanisms of linezolid-induced adverse reactions in thrombocytopenia. In this study, target genes for linezolid and thrombocytopenia were compared and analyzed. Overlapping thrombocytopenia-associated targets and predicted targets of linezolid were imported to establish protein-protein interaction networks. Gene Ontology and the Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genome pathway enrichment analyses were performed to determine the enriched biological terms and pathways. The mechanisms involved in linezolid-induced thrombocytopenia were established to be associated with various biological processes, including T cell activation, peptidyl serine modification, and peptidyl serine phosphorylation. The top five relevant protein targets were obtained, including ALB, AKT1, EGFR, IL6, and MTOR. Enrichment analysis showed that the targets of linezolid were positively correlated with T cell activation responses. The mechanism of action of linezolid was positively correlated with the PI3K-AKT signaling pathway and negatively correlated with the Ras signaling pathway. We identified the important protein targets and signaling pathways involved in linezolid-induced thrombocytopenia in anti-infection therapy, providing new information for subsequent studies on the pathogenesis of drug-induced thrombocytopenia and potential therapeutic strategies for rational use of linezolid in clinical settings.
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