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Jansen AME, Eggermont MN, Wilms EB, Aziz S, Reijers M, Roukema J, Warris A, Brüggemann RJM, van der Meer R. Evaluation of the drug-drug interaction between triazole antifungals and cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator modulators in a real-life cohort. Med Mycol 2024; 62:myae020. [PMID: 38444173 PMCID: PMC10956399 DOI: 10.1093/mmy/myae020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 03/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/07/2024] Open
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Limited data on the clinical management of drug-drug interactions between triazoles and Cystic Fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) modulators are available. We retrospectively evaluated azole target attainment and dose adaptations in patients from two Dutch CF centres concomitantly receiving triazoles and CFTR modulators. In total, 21 patients with 59 triazole trough concentrations were evaluated. Subtherapeutic concentrations were frequently observed, especially for itraconazole and voriconazole. Of the investigated antifungal agents, posaconazole appears the most preferable option. Our results emphasize the importance of adequate management of this interaction and underpin the added value of therapeutic drug monitoring of triazoles in this population.
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- Anouk M E Jansen
- Department of Pharmacy, Radboud university medical center, Radboud Institute for Medical Innovations, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
- Radboud university medical center-Canisius Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis Center of Expertise for Mycology, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonology and Adult CF Centre, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, Netherlands
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- Apotheek Haagse Ziekenhuizen (AHZ) and Department of Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacy, Radboud university medical center, Radboud Institute for Medical Innovations, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonology, Radboud university medical center, Radboud Institute for Medical Innovations, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Paediatrics, Radboud university medical center, Amalia Children's Hospital, Radboud Institute for Medical Innovations, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- MRC Centre for Medical Mycology, University of Exeter, Exeter, United Kingdom
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- Department of Pharmacy, Radboud university medical center, Radboud Institute for Medical Innovations, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
- Radboud university medical center-Canisius Wilhelmina Ziekenhuis Center of Expertise for Mycology, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonology and Adult CF Centre, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, Netherlands
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van der Meer R, Wilms EB, Eggermont MN, Paalvast HM, van Luin M, van Rossen RCJM, Heijerman HGM. Elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor in liver or kidney transplanted people with cystic fibrosis using tacrolimus, a drug-drug interaction study. J Cyst Fibros 2024:S1569-1993(24)00007-9. [PMID: 38290918 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2024.01.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2023] [Revised: 01/14/2024] [Accepted: 01/15/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024]
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BACKGROUND The use of elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI) in people with cystic fibrosis (pwCF) after solid organ transplantation is controversial because of potential drug-drug interactions (DDI) with tacrolimus. We aimed to improve insight into the safety and clinical benefits of co-administration of ETI and tacrolimus in liver or kidney transplanted adult pwCF. METHODS In 5 pwCF, tacrolimus concentrations were monitored during 2 weeks before and 4 weeks after starting ETI treatment. Trough levels, area under the curve (AUC) and clinical effect of ETI were investigated. During the study (6 weeks in total) adverse events were monitored. RESULTS The DDI between tacrolimus and ETI resulted in an increased exposure of tacrolimus in all subjects, the dose adjusted AUC0-24h was 1.79 (median) times higher at the end of the study. Five dose adjustments were performed in 4 subjects in order to attain tacrolimus target range. No adverse events were reported and all subjects showed clinical improvement during ETI treatment. CONCLUSION The clinical value of ETI treatment in kidney and liver transplanted pwCF is clear. The use of ETI may increase tacrolimus levels moderately. Therefore, we recommend close monitoring of tacrolimus trough levels in patients who start ETI.
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- Renske van der Meer
- Department of Pulmonology and Adult CF Centre, Haga Hospital, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, The Hague 2545 AA, The Netherlands.
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- Central Hospital Pharmacy (Laboratory AHZ), Charlotte Jacobslaan 70, The Hague 2545 AB, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonology and Adult CF Centre, Haga Hospital, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, The Hague 2545 AA, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonology and Adult CF Centre, Haga Hospital, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, The Hague 2545 AA, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, Utrecht 3584 CX, The Netherlands
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- Central Hospital Pharmacy (Laboratory AHZ), Charlotte Jacobslaan 70, The Hague 2545 AB, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonology and Adult CF Centre, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, Utrecht 3584 CX, The Netherlands
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Leegwater E, Dol L, Benard MR, Roelofsen EE, Delfos NM, van der Feltz M, Mollema FPN, Bosma LBE, Visser LE, Ottens TH, van Burgel ND, Arbous SM, El Bouazzaoui LH, Knevel R, Groenwold RHH, de Boer MGJ, Visser LG, Rosendaal FR, Wilms EB, van Nieuwkoop C. Rapid Response to Remdesivir in Hospitalised COVID-19 Patients: A Propensity Score Weighted Multicentre Cohort Study. Infect Dis Ther 2023; 12:2471-2484. [PMID: 37801280 PMCID: PMC10600071 DOI: 10.1007/s40121-023-00874-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Remdesivir is a registered treatment for hospitalised patients with COVID-19 that has moderate clinical effectiveness. Anecdotally, some patients' respiratory insufficiency seemed to recover particularly rapidly after initiation of remdesivir. In this study, we investigated if this rapid improvement was caused by remdesivir, and which patient characteristics might predict a rapid clinical improvement in response to remdesivir. METHODS This was a multicentre observational cohort study of hospitalised patients with COVID-19 who required supplemental oxygen and were treated with dexamethasone. Rapid clinical improvement in response to treatment was defined by a reduction of at least 1 L of supplemental oxygen per minute or discharge from the hospital within 72 h after admission. Inverse probability of treatment-weighted logistic regression modelling was used to assess the association between remdesivir and rapid clinical improvement. Secondary endpoints included in-hospital mortality, ICU admission rate and hospitalisation duration. RESULTS Of 871 patients included, 445 were treated with remdesivir. There was no influence of remdesivir on the occurrence of rapid clinical improvement (62% vs 61% OR 1.05, 95% CI 0.79-1.40; p = 0.76). The in-hospital mortality was lower (14.7% vs 19.8% OR 0.70, 95% CI 0.48-1.02; p = 0.06) for the remdesivir-treated patients. Rapid clinical improvement occurred more often in patients with low C-reactive protein (≤ 75 mg/L) and short duration of symptoms prior to hospitalisation (< 7 days) (OR 2.84, 95% CI 1.07-7.56). CONCLUSION Remdesivir generally does not increase the incidence of rapid clinical improvement in hospitalised patients with COVID-19, but it might have an effect in patients with short duration of symptoms and limited signs of systemic inflammation.
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- Emiel Leegwater
- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, 2545 AA, The Hague, The Netherlands.
- Apotheek Haagse Ziekenhuizen, The Hague, The Netherlands.
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
- Department of Intensive Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Alrijne Academy, Alrijne Hospital, Leiderdorp, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haaglanden Medical Center, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Alrijne Hospital, Leiderdorp, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Haaglanden Medical Center, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, 2545 AA, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, 2545 AA, The Hague, The Netherlands
- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Erasmus Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Rheumatology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, 2545 AA, The Hague, The Netherlands
- Apotheek Haagse Ziekenhuizen, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
- Department of Public Health and Primary Care, Health Campus The Hague, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Wortman JM, Leegwater E, Van Lammeren-Venema D, Van Nieuwkoop C, Sobels A, Wilms EB. Drug-drug interaction: decreased posaconazole trough concentrations during concomitant flucloxacillin treatment. J Antimicrob Chemother 2023:7113322. [PMID: 37039028 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkad107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Posaconazole is used as prophylaxis of invasive fungal disease in immune-compromised haematological patients with prolonged neutropenia after intensive chemotherapy. During routine therapeutic drug monitoring of posaconazole, we repeatedly observed low posaconazole serum concentrations in patients that were concomitantly treated with flucloxacillin. A possible interaction between flucloxacillin and posaconazole was explored in this case series. PATIENTS AND METHODS Posaconazole trough serum concentrations during and before/after flucloxacillin treatment were collected from 10 patients. RESULTS With a median concentration of 0.5 mg/L (IQR 0.3-0.6), the posaconazole trough serum concentration decreased by 47% during flucloxacillin treatment compared with the concentration before/after flucloxacillin treatment (0.9 mg/L, IQR 0.6-1.3). As a result, the posaconazole target trough concentration of ≥0.7 mg/L was only achieved in five out of nine patients during flucloxacillin treatment. CONCLUSIONS Careful monitoring of posaconazole serum trough concentrations is recommended when concomitant use of flucloxacillin cannot be avoided.
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- Julia M Wortman
- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, 2545 AA The Hague, The Netherlands
- Laboratory of clinical pharmacy and toxicology, Apotheek Haagse Ziekenhuizen, Charlotte Jacobslaan 70, 2545 AB The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, 2545 AA The Hague, The Netherlands
- Laboratory of clinical pharmacy and toxicology, Apotheek Haagse Ziekenhuizen, Charlotte Jacobslaan 70, 2545 AB The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Haga Teaching Hospital, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, 2545 AA The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, 2545 AA The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, 2545 AA The Hague, The Netherlands
- Laboratory of clinical pharmacy and toxicology, Apotheek Haagse Ziekenhuizen, Charlotte Jacobslaan 70, 2545 AB The Hague, The Netherlands
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Zanen JG, Leegwater E, Schippers EF, Wilms EB. [Intoxications with synthetic cannabinoids]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2023; 167. [PMID: 36943159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023]
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Synthetic Cannabinoid Receptor Agonists (SCRAs) are a group of New Psychoactive Substances. They are used recreationally to mimic the effects of THC in cannabis. However, THC is a partial agonist of the CB1-receptor and SCRAs are full agonists. Because of this specificity and potency serious adverse events may occur among which psychological, cardiovascular, and gastro-intestinal symptoms. Because of the low incidence in the Netherlands clinical information on SCRA intoxications is limited, making diagnosis and treatment difficult. In this clinical lesson, two cases of SCRA intoxications are described followed by treatment recommendations.
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- Jolanda G Zanen
- Hagaziekenhuis, afd. Ziekenhuisfarmacie, Den Haag
- Contact: Jolanda G. Zanen
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- Hagaziekenhuis, afd. Ziekenhuisfarmacie, Den Haag
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Zanen JG, Leegwater E, Schippers EF, Wilms EB. [Intoxications with synthetic cannabinoids]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2023; 166. [PMID: 36752668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
Abstract
Synthetic Cannabinoid Receptor Agonists (SCRAs) are a group of New Psychoactive Substances. They are used recreationally to mimic the effects of THC in cannabis. However, THC is a partial agonist of the CB1-receptor and SCRAs are full agonists. Because of this specificity and potency serious adverse events may occur among which psychological, cardiovascular, and gastro-intestinal symptoms. Because of the low incidence in the Netherlands clinical information on SCRA intoxications is limited, making diagnosis and treatment difficult. In this clinical lesson, two cases of SCRA intoxications are described followed by treatment recommendations.
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- Jolanda G Zanen
- Hagaziekenhuis, afd. Ziekenhuisfarmacie, Den Haag.,Contact: Jolanda G. Zanen
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- Hagaziekenhuis, afd. Ziekenhuisfarmacie, Den Haag
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Storm BN, Abedian Kalkhoran H, Wilms EB, Brocken P, Codrington H, Houtsma D, Portielje JEA, de Glas N, van der Ziel D, van den Bos F, Visser LE. Real-life safety of PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors in older patients with cancer: An observational study. J Geriatr Oncol 2022; 13:997-1002. [PMID: 35668012 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2022.05.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the real-world safety profile of programmed cell death-1 (PD-1) and programmed cell death ligand-1 (PD-L1) inhibitors between younger and older patients. METHODS All patients receiving pembrolizumab, nivolumab, atezolizumab or durvalumab between September 2016 and September 2019 at Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands were included in this retrospective study. Immune-related adverse drug reactions (irADRs) were manually retrieved from the electronic patient files. The cumulative incidence of irADRs were compared between younger (<65 years) and older (≥65 years) patients using a Pearsons Chi-square test. RESULTS We identified 217 patients who were treated with at least one dose of PD-(L)1 inhibitor. 58% were 65 years or older at the start of immunotherapy. 183 patients (84.3%) received monotherapy PD-(L)1 inhibitors and 34 (15.7%) received chemo-immunotherapy. A total of 278 irADRs were registered. Cutaneous irADRs (53.9%), thyroid gland disorders (20.3%), and non-infectious diarrhoea/colitis (17.5%) were the most frequently reported irADRs. The majority of the irADRs were mild to moderate and no fatal irADRs were observed. 61 (21.9%) of the irADRs needed systemic treatment, of which 19 (6.8%) required treatment with corticosteroids. 18 irADRs (6.5%) were severe and resulted in hospitalisation. The cumulative incidence of cutaneous irADRs was different between the age groups: 45.7% of the patients <65 years and in 60.0% of the patients ≥65 years (p = 0.036). No statistical difference was found in the cumulative incidence of other irADRs between the two age groups. CONCLUSION Advanced age is not associated with immune-related adverse drug reactions of PD-1 and PD-L1 inhibitors.
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- Bert N Storm
- Department of Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonary Diseases - Pulmonic Oncology, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonary Diseases - Pulmonic Oncology, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, University Medical Centre Leiden, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, University Medical Centre Leiden, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine - Medical Oncology, University Medical Centre Leiden, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gerontology & Geriatrics, University Medical Centre Leiden, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, the Netherlands; Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Leegwater E, Westgeest AC, Schippers EF, Wilms EB, Nieuwkoop C, Visser LE. Hypokalemia in patients treated with intravenous flucloxacillin: incidence and risk factors. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2022; 88:2938-2945. [DOI: 10.1111/bcp.15236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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- Emiel Leegwater
- Department of Hospital Pharmacy Haga Teaching Hospital AA The Hague The Netherlands
- The Hague Hospital Pharmacy, Charlotte Jacobslaan 70 AB The Hague The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine Haga Teaching Hospital AA The Hague The Netherlands
- Department of Infectious Diseases Leiden University Medical Center ZA Leiden The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine Haga Teaching Hospital AA The Hague The Netherlands
- Department of Infectious Diseases Leiden University Medical Center ZA Leiden The Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy Haga Teaching Hospital AA The Hague The Netherlands
- The Hague Hospital Pharmacy, Charlotte Jacobslaan 70 AB The Hague The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine Haga Teaching Hospital AA The Hague The Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy Haga Teaching Hospital AA The Hague The Netherlands
- Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC GD Rotterdam The Netherlands
- Department of Hospital Pharmacy Erasmus MC GD Rotterdam The Netherlands
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Kuiper SG, Ploeger M, Wilms EB, van Dijk MM, Leegwater E, Huis in’t Veld RAG, van Nieuwkoop C. Ceftriaxone for the Treatment of Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis: A Case Series and Literature Review. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11010083. [PMID: 35052960 PMCID: PMC8772798 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11010083] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2021] [Revised: 01/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Chronic bacterial prostatitis is increasingly difficult to treat due to rising antimicrobial resistance limiting oral treatment options. In this case series, 11 men with CBP (including patients with urological comorbidities) due to multi-resistant E. coli were treated with once-daily ceftriaxone intravenously for 6 weeks. Nine patients were clinically cured at 3 months follow up. No early withdrawal of medication due to side effects occurred. A literature review was conducted to describe the prostate pharmacokinetics of ceftriaxone and its use in prostatic infection. In conclusion, ceftriaxone can be considered an appropriate treatment of chronic bacterial prostatitis.
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- Sander G. Kuiper
- Department of Internal Medicine, Haga Teaching Hospital, 2545 AA The Hague, The Netherlands;
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, 2545 AA The Hague, The Netherlands; (M.P.); (E.B.W.); (E.L.)
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, 2545 AA The Hague, The Netherlands; (M.P.); (E.B.W.); (E.L.)
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- Department of Urology, Haga Teaching Hospital, 2545 AA The Hague, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, 2545 AA The Hague, The Netherlands; (M.P.); (E.B.W.); (E.L.)
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Haga Teaching Hospital, 2545 AA The Hague, The Netherlands;
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Leegwater E, Kraaijenbrink BVC, Moes DJAR, Purmer IM, Wilms EB. Population pharmacokinetics of ceftriaxone administered as continuous or intermittent infusion in critically ill patients. J Antimicrob Chemother 2021; 75:1554-1558. [PMID: 32129853 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkaa067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2019] [Revised: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To describe the population pharmacokinetics and protein-binding characteristics of unbound ceftriaxone administered as continuous or intermittent infusion. Additionally, to determine the optimal dosing regimen in critically ill patients. METHODS A pharmacokinetic study was performed in the ICU of a tertiary teaching hospital. Patients were treated with ceftriaxone as continuous or intermittent infusion. A population pharmacokinetic model was developed with non-linear mixed-effects analysis. Subsequently, the PTA of a 100% T>MIC was assessed for influential patient characteristics using Monte Carlo simulation. RESULTS Fifty-five patients were included. The pharmacokinetics of ceftriaxone was best described by a one-compartment model with non-linear saturable protein binding including the following covariates: body weight, estimated CLCR, serum albumin concentration and mode of administration. For pathogens with an MIC of 1 mg/L, the simulation demonstrated that intermittent infusion of 2 g/24 h only resulted in a ≥90% PTA in patients with a reduced CLCR (0-60 mL/min). Intermittent infusion of 2 g/12 h led to sufficient exposure if CLCR was 0-90 mL/min and continuous infusion of 2 g/24 h led to a ≥90% PTA in all simulations (CLCR 0-180 mL/min). CONCLUSIONS In the critically ill, the clearance of unbound ceftriaxone is closely related to CLCR. Furthermore, ceftriaxone protein binding is saturable, variable and dependent on serum albumin concentration. Intermittent dosing of 2 g/24 h ceftriaxone leads to subtherapeutic exposure in patients with a normal or increased CLCR. Treating these patients with continuous infusion of 2 g/24 h is more effective than an intermittent dosing regimen of 2 g/12 h.
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- E Leegwater
- Apotheek Haagse Ziekenhuizen, The Hague, The Netherlands.,Department of Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam University Medical Centers - location VUmc, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Toxicology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Apotheek Haagse Ziekenhuizen, The Hague, The Netherlands.,Department of Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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Kuiper SG, Dijkmans AC, Wilms EB, Kamerling IMC, Burggraaf J, Stevens J, van Nieuwkoop C. Pharmacokinetics of fosfomycin in patients with prophylactic treatment for recurrent Escherichia coli urinary tract infection. J Antimicrob Chemother 2021; 75:3278-3285. [PMID: 32712666 PMCID: PMC9297308 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkaa294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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Objectives To evaluate the pharmacokinetics and clinical effectiveness of IV and oral fosfomycin treatment in patients with recurrent urinary tract infection (rUTI) with Escherichia coli. Patients and methods Patients with rUTI treated with 3 g of oral fosfomycin every 72 h for at least 14 days were included in a prospective open-label single-centre study. Serum samples were taken after oral and IV administration of fosfomycin. Urine was collected for 24 h on 3 consecutive days. Fosfomycin concentrations in serum and urine were analysed using validated LC–MS/MS. Pharmacokinetics were evaluated using a population model. EudraCT number 2018-000616-25. Results Twelve patients were included, of whom nine were also administered IV fosfomycin. Data were best described by a two-compartment model with linear elimination and a transit-absorption compartment. Median values for absolute bioavailability and serum half-life were 18% and 2.13 h, respectively. Geometric mean urine concentrations on Days 1, 2 and 3 were above an MIC of 8 mg/L after both oral and IV administration. Quality of life reported on a scale of 1–10 increased from 5.1 to 7.4 (P = 0.001). The average score of UTI symptoms decreased after fosfomycin dosing (by 3.1 points, 95% CI = −0.7 to 7.0, P = 0.10). Conclusions Oral fosfomycin at 3 g every 72 h provides plasma and urine concentrations of fosfomycin above the MIC for E. coli. This pharmacokinetic model can be used to develop optimal dosing regimens of fosfomycin in patients with UTI.
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- Sander G Kuiper
- Department of Internal Medicine, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Human Drug Research (CHDR), Leiden, The Netherlands.,Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Human Drug Research (CHDR), Leiden, The Netherlands.,Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Human Drug Research (CHDR), Leiden, The Netherlands.,Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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van der Meer R, Wilms EB, Sturm R, Heijerman HGM. Pharmacokinetic interactions between ivacaftor and cytochrome P450 3A4 inhibitors in people with cystic fibrosis and healthy controls. J Cyst Fibros 2021; 20:e72-e76. [PMID: 34006500 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2021.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Revised: 04/11/2021] [Accepted: 04/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ivacaftor is currently the only CFTR potentiator approved and is increasingly used since the development of CFTR correctors. Ivacaftor is metabolized by CYP3A4 and therefore dose reduction is required when treating patients on ivacaftor with CYP3A4 inhibiting drugs. As this advice is based on studies in healthy volunteers and not in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, we need to investigate this in both groups to be able to extrapolate these data to CF. METHODS A cohort of CF patients and healthy subjects were exposed to a single dose of ivacaftor in combination with a strong (ritonavir), moderate (clarithromycin) and mild (azithromycin) CYP3A4 inhibitor. Ivacaftor concentrations were measured in all blood samples in order to calculate the pharmacokinetic parameters for ivacaftor. RESULTS We found that exposure to ivacaftor was higher in healthy volunteers than in subjects with CF. However this difference was not statistically significant. No differences were observed in the interaction potential of CYP3A4 inhibitors between both study groups. The strong CYP3A4 inhibitor ritonavir, increased exposure to ivacaftor 7 times. CONCLUSION Our data support current recommendations for dose adjustment of ivacaftor in case of co-treatment with CYP3A4 inhibitors in people with CF. However, exposure to ivacaftor was higher in healthy subjects than in CF patients. Further study is needed to investigate the cause and implication of this difference.
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- Renske van der Meer
- Department of Pulmonology and Adult CF Centre, Haga Hospital, Els Borst-Eilersplein 275, 2545 AA The Hague, Netherlands.
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- Central Hospital Pharmacy, Charlotte Jacobslaan 70, 2545 AB The Hague, Netherlands
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- Central Hospital Pharmacy, Charlotte Jacobslaan 70, 2545 AB The Hague, Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonology and Adult CF Centre, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584 CX Utrecht, Netherlands
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Leegwater E, Strik A, Wilms EB, Bosma LBE, Burger DM, Ottens TH, van Nieuwkoop C. Drug-induced Liver Injury in a Patient With Coronavirus Disease 2019: Potential Interaction of Remdesivir With P-Glycoprotein Inhibitors. Clin Infect Dis 2021; 72:1256-1258. [PMID: 32594120 PMCID: PMC7337726 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciaa883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Accepted: 06/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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We report a case of a man with COVID-19 who developed acute hepatotoxicity related to remdesivir with probable interaction of P-glycoprotein (P-gp) inhibitors. Until further details on this interaction become available, we recommend physicians to be cautious with the prescription of P-gp inhibitors in patients receiving remdesivir therapy.
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- Emiel Leegwater
- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands.,The Hague Hospital Pharmacy, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands.,The Hague Hospital Pharmacy, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacy, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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Zonneveld S, Gawi A, Wilms EB, van Vliet P, Westerman EM. Sulpiride intoxication: Case report of a rare intoxication. Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol 2020; 128:628-631. [PMID: 33128344 DOI: 10.1111/bcpt.13526] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Intoxications with sulpiride, an antipsychotic, are rare, and only limited literature is available. We describe a successful treatment of a sulpiride intoxication. A 67-year-old female, with a history of intentional suicide attempt, was admitted to the emergency department (ED) because of a suspected out-of-hospital cardiac arrest. At presentation, she was haemodynamically unstable, with a Glasgow Coma Scale of 3 and slight prolongation of QTc time. History taken from her husband raised suspicion of a suicide attempt with medication. Consultation of the on-call pharmacist and performance of a toxicology screening accelerated the diagnosis of a sulpiride intoxication. The patient was intubated because of respiratory insufficiency, admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and treated with activated charcoal, laxatives and sodium bicarbonate. The following day, she was extubated with stable haemodynamics and a normalized ECG. Treatment of sulpiride intoxications is mainly symptomatic and consists of supportive care. An important note is the avoidance of antiarrhythmic drugs, except for lidocaine, epinephrine and dopamine, as they might worsen arrhythmia and hypotension.
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- Svenja Zonneveld
- Department of clinical pharmacy, Haaglanden Medical Centre, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of intensive care medicine, Haaglanden Medical Centre, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Laboratory, Apotheek Haagse Ziekenhuizen, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of intensive care medicine, Haaglanden Medical Centre, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of clinical pharmacy, Haaglanden Medical Centre, The Hague, The Netherlands
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Borst JM, van Rein N, Bakker ECMD, Vukadin N, Rier M, Mairuhu ATA, Hudig F, Bosma LBE, Wilms EB, Visser LE. Body weight is negatively associated with direct oral anticoagulant trough concentrations in dabigatran and apixaban users. Br J Haematol 2020; 191:941-944. [PMID: 32738053 DOI: 10.1111/bjh.17009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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- Jacqueline M Borst
- Department of Hospital Care, Lairesse Pharmacy, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.,Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, the Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, the Netherlands.,Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Toxicology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands.,Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, the Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, the Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Chemistry, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, the Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, the Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, the Netherlands.,Laboratory, Central Hospital Pharmacy, The Hague, the Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, the Netherlands.,Department of Epidemiology, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Westra N, Proost JH, Franssen CFM, Wilms EB, van Buren M, Touw DJ. Vancomycin pharmacokinetic model development in patients on intermittent online hemodiafiltration. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0216801. [PMID: 31086400 PMCID: PMC6516654 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0216801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2018] [Accepted: 04/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Vancomycin is frequently used in hemodialysis (HD) and in hemodiafiltration (HDF) patients and is usually administered in the last 30 or 60 minutes of a dialysis session. Vancomycin pharmacokinetics are not well described in HDF patients. The aim of this study is to develop a population pharmacokinetic (PPK) model and dosing regimen for vancomycin in HDF patients and to evaluate its applicability in low-flux (LF-HD) patients. METHODS Two-compartment PPK models were developed using data from HDF patients (n = 17), and was parameterized as follows: non-renal clearance (CLm), renal clearance as a fraction of creatinine clearance (fr), central volume of distribution (V1), intercompartmental clearance (CL12), peripheral volume of distribution (V2) and extracorporeal extraction ratio (Eec). We evaluated the final model in a cohort of LF-HD patients (n = 21). Dosing schemes were developed for a vancomycin 24-h AUC of 400 mg*h/L. RESULTS Model parameters (± SD) were: CLm = 0.473 (0.271) L/h, fr = 0.1 (fixed value), V1 = 0.278 (0.092) L/kgLBMc, CL12 = 9.96 L/h (fixed value), V2 = 0.686 (0.335) L/kgLBMc and Eec = 0.212 (0.069). The model reliably predicted serum levels of vancomycin in both HDF and LF-HD patients during and between dialysis sessions. The median of the prediction error (MDPE) as a measure of bias is -0.7% (95% CI: -3.4%-1.7%) and the median of the absolute values of the prediction errors (MDAPE) as a measure of precision is 7.9% (95% CI: 6.0%-9.8%). In both HDF and LF-HD, the optimal vancomycin loading dose for a typical patient weighing 70 kg is 1700 mg when administered during the last 60 minutes of the hemodialysis session. Maintenance dose is 700 mg if administered during the last 30 or 60 minutes of the hemodialysis session. CONCLUSION The developed PPK model for HDF is also capable of predicting serum levels of vancomycin in patients on LF-HD. A dosing regimen was developed for the use of vancomycin in HDF and LF-HD.
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- Niels Westra
- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, department of Nephrology, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Pharmacy Haagse Ziekenhuizen, Den Haag, The Netherlands
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- University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Ortiz Zacarías NV, Dijkmans AC, Burggraaf J, Mouton JW, Wilms EB, van Nieuwkoop C, Touw DJ, Kamerling IMC, Stevens J. Fosfomycin as a potential therapy for the treatment of systemic infections: a population pharmacokinetic model to simulate multiple dosing regimens. Pharmacol Res Perspect 2018; 6:e00378. [PMID: 29417760 PMCID: PMC5803932 DOI: 10.1002/prp2.378] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2017] [Accepted: 11/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Fosfomycin has emerged as a potential therapy for multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. In most European countries, the oral formulation is only approved as a 3 g single dose for treatment of uncomplicated cystitis. However, for the treatment of complicated systemic infections, this dose regimen is unlikely to reach efficacious serum and tissue concentrations. This study aims to investigate different fosfomycin-dosing regimens to evaluate its rationale for treatment of systemic infections. Serum concentration-time profiles of fosfomycin were simulated using a population pharmacokinetic model based on published pharmacokinetic parameter values, their uncertainty, inter-individual variability and covariates. The model was validated on published data and used to simulate a wide range of dosing regimens for oral and intravenous administration of fosfomycin. Finally, based on the minimum inhibitory concentration for E. coli, surrogate pharmacodynamic indices were calculated for each dosing regimen. This is the first population pharmacokinetic model to describe the oral pharmacokinetics of fosfomycin using data from different literature sources. The model and surrogate pharmacodynamic indices provide quantitative evidence that a dosing regimen of 6-12 g per day divided in 3 doses is required to obtain efficacious exposure and may serve as a first step in the treatment of systemic multi-drug-resistant bacterial infections.
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- Centre for Human Drug ResearchLeidenthe Netherlands
- Department of Medical MicrobiologyMedical Center HaaglandenThe Haguethe Netherlands
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- Department of Medical MicrobiologyRadboud University Nijmegen Medical CenterNijmegenthe Netherlands
- Department of Microbiology and Infectious DiseasesErasmus MCRotterdamthe Netherlands
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- Hospital Pharmacy The Hague HospitalsThe Haguethe Netherlands
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- Department of Internal MedicineThe Hague HospitalsThe Haguethe Netherlands
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- University GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy and PharmacologyGroningenthe Netherlands
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- Centre for Human Drug ResearchLeidenthe Netherlands
- University GroningenUniversity Medical Center GroningenDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy and PharmacologyGroningenthe Netherlands
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Wijma RA, Bahmany S, Wilms EB, van Gelder T, Mouton JW, Koch BCP. A fast and sensitive LC-MS/MS method for the quantification of fosfomycin in human urine and plasma using one sample preparation method and HILIC chromatography. J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci 2017; 1061-1062:263-269. [PMID: 28759841 DOI: 10.1016/j.jchromb.2017.07.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2017] [Revised: 06/09/2017] [Accepted: 07/21/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Fosfomycin is an old antibiotic that is increasingly prescribed because of emergence of the antibiotic resistance and the growing incidence of multi-drug resistant infections. Surprisingly, little is known about its pharmacokinetics (PK) and the pharmacodynamics (PD). Quantification of fosfomycin in both urine and plasma provides insight into the PK/PD characteristics of fosfomycin, which is crucial for the optimization of the therapy and the prevention of the emergence of resistance. An analytical method is therefore needed for the quantification of fosfomycin in both urine and plasma. A fast and sensitive tandem mass spectrometry method in combination with HILIC chromatography for the quantification of fosfomycin with a universal sample preparation method for urine and plasma was developed and validated according to FDA guidelines. The universal sample preparation method only requires 100μL of a sample, the addition of the internal standard fosfomycin-13C3 benzylamine and an ultrafiltration step. The method is applicable for the concentration range of 0.75-375mg/L (R2 of 0.9998 in both matrices) encompassing the clinically relevant concentration range based on the susceptibility of possible (uro)pathogens in the clinical setting. The validation results for urine and plasma for all QC levels, were <2.1% and <3.2% for accuracy, <1.5% and <1.7% for within day precision and <5.0% and <3.8% for between day precision, respectively. No matrix effects were encountered and the total recovery in urine and plasma was high (102.5% and 99.4%). Prepared samples were stable at 4°C and 15°C for at least 72h and stored samples at -80°C were stable for at least 6 months. Selectivity and sensitivity were confirmed and no carry-over was observed. The method was successfully applied in two pharmacokinetic studies in healthy volunteers and patients respectively.
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- Rixt A Wijma
- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- The Hague Hospital Pharmacy, Laboratory of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Toxicology, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands; Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Post TE, Kamerling IMC, van Rossen RCJM, Burggraaf J, Stevens J, Dijkmans AC, Heijerman HGM, Touw DJ, van Velzen AJ, Wilms EB. Colistin methanesulfonate infusion solutions are stable over time and suitable for home administration. Eur J Hosp Pharm 2017; 25:337-339. [PMID: 31157054 DOI: 10.1136/ejhpharm-2016-001128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2016] [Revised: 02/08/2017] [Accepted: 02/20/2017] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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The stability of colistin methanesulfonate (CMS) was determined in quadruplicate in elastomeric home infusion pumps containing 1, 2 or 3 MU CMS and in infusion bags with 2 MU CMS all in 100 mL normal saline. Infusions were stored at room temperature (20°C-24°C) with or without exposure to natural light or refrigerated (4°C-8°C) and protected from light up to 2 weeks. In the initial solution of 2 MU CMS in 100 mL saline sampled immediately after reconstitution and dilution, 1.5% of CMS was hydrolysed to colistin. When stored at room temperature and exposed to natural light, colistin concentration in elastomeric infusion pumps increased to 2.6% in 8 days and to 2.1% when stored at 4°C. CMS stability increases at lower temperatures and higher concentrations. Based on the current data, chemical stability of CMS infusion solution is sufficient for a shelf life of 7 days refrigerated plus 1 day at room temperature.
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- Titiaan E Post
- The Hague Hospital Pharmacy, The Hague, The Netherlands
- Centre for Human Drug Research, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Centre for Human Drug Research, Leiden, The Netherlands
- Department of Medical Microbiology, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pulmonology and Cystic Fibrosis, Haga Teaching Hospital, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- The Hague Hospital Pharmacy, The Hague, The Netherlands
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van der Meer DH, Pranger AD, Jansen I, Wilms EB, Kieft H, Maring JG. [Fatal intoxication with nicotine for e-cigarette]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2017; 161:D1591. [PMID: 28984212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Since the introduction of the electronic e-cigarette a few years ago, its use has greatly increased. The liquid formulations used in these e-cigarettes contain nicotine in high concentrations; ingestion of these liquids can be fatal. CASE DESCRIPTION A 42-year-old male was admitted to the Intensive Care ward due to cardiac arrest. The patient had ingested highly concentrated liquid nicotine, originating from a vial with liquid for e-cigarettes. When the ambulance personnel found the patient he did not have a pulse; following CPR and administration of adrenaline his pulse returned. Upon admission, the plasma nicotine level was high at 3.0 mg/l (reference values for a smoker are 0.01-0.05 mg/l) and the patient's neurological function was poor. The patient was treated symptomatically, but eventually died of a postanoxic encephalopathy. CONCLUSION Nicotine e-liquids are highly concentrated. Intentional ingestion can lead to toxic levels of nicotine which are associated with cardiac arrhythmias or arrest. Because even a few millilitres can be lethal, nicotine intoxication due to e-liquid ingestion should be considered potentially life-threatening.
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Dijkmans AC, Kuiper SG, Burggraaf J, Mouton JW, Wilms EB, Touw DJ, Stevens J, van Nieuwkoop C, Kamerling IMC. [Fosfomycin, an old antibiotic with new possibilities]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2017; 161:D973. [PMID: 28612692] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
Abstract
- Fosfomycin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic agent used orally for uncomplicated cystitis. The intravenous form of administration has recently been authorised in the Netherlands.- Thanks to its broad spectrum and extensive tissue penetration, fosfomycin offers possibilities for the treatment of infections in different organs.- Infections with multidrug-resistant bacteria pose a significant threat to public health. Many of these multidrug-resistant bacteria are sensitive to fosfomycin, which means fosfomycin may be an option for the treatment of infections with multidrug-resistant bacteria. - There is a lack of knowledge about the pharmacological properties of fosfomycin to establish a good dosing schedule. Knowledge is also lacking about the safety of fosfomycin and the extent of its tolerability in the treatment of different infections. - More research is needed before fosfomycin can be used in the battle against multidrug-resistant bacteria.
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Koppen H, Stolwijk J, Wilms EB, van Driel V, Ferrari MD, Haan J. Cardiac monitoring of high-dose verapamil in cluster headache: An international Delphi study. Cephalalgia 2016; 36:1385-1388. [DOI: 10.1177/0333102416631968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2015] [Revised: 01/04/2016] [Accepted: 01/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background In many patients, high-dose verapamil (HDV) is the only effective prophylactic treatment for cluster headache. Although cardiac adverse events and EKG abnormalities are relatively common, evidence-based guidelines for screening and monitoring patients on HDV are lacking. Goal and methods Using the Delphi approach, we interviewed 22 international clinical experts in cardiac rhythm disorders to formulate EKG guidelines for the pretreatment screening and monitoring of cluster headache patients using HDV. Results The panel agreed only on performing pretreatment EKG to screen for pre-existing cardiac arrhythmia. Pretreatment EKG was deemed not necessary by most panel members for patients who did not have cardiac adverse events during a previous period of cluster headache attacks treated with HDV. Half the panel advised Holter EKG for patients on verapamil ≥ 480 mg/day. The highest recommended daily doses varied between 240 and 960 mg. Contraindications for use of verapamil largely followed FDA guidelines. Discussion Experts in cardiac rhythm disorders agreed on pretreatment EKG monitoring, but no consensus was reached on EKG monitoring during HDV treatment and around dose adjustments.
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- H Koppen
- Department of Neurology, Haga Hospital, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Haga Hospital, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Haga Hospital, The Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology Haga Hospital, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Rijnland Hospital Leiderdorp and Leiden University Medical Center, The Netherlands
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Dijkmans AC, Wilms EB, Kamerling IMC, Birkhoff W, Ortiz-Zacarías NV, van Nieuwkoop C, Verbrugh HA, Touw DJ. Colistin: Revival of an Old Polymyxin Antibiotic. Ther Drug Monit 2016; 37:419-27. [PMID: 25549206 DOI: 10.1097/ftd.0000000000000172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Colistin (polymyxin E) is a positively charged deca-peptide antibiotic that disrupts the integrity of the outer membrane of the cell wall of gram-negative bacteria by binding to the lipid A moiety of lipopolysaccharides, resulting in cell death. The endotoxic activity of lipopolysaccharides is simultaneously inhibited. Colistin is increasingly being prescribed as rescue treatment for infections with multidrug-resistant bacilli. Nephrotoxicity and, to a lesser degree, neurotoxicity occur often during systemic colistin therapy, and have severely limited its application in the past. However, these side effects are largely reversible and can be managed through close monitoring. The prodrug colistimethate sodium (CMS) is less toxic and is, therefore, the preferred formulation for parenteral administration. Importantly, resistance to colistin seems to emerge often unless it is combined with another antibiotic, but further studies into this phenomenon are necessary. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties have received little attention, partly because of the physicochemical peculiarities of polymyxin antibiotics, especially their propensity to stick to other molecules and surfaces. The ratio between the area under the curve of free colistin and the pathogen's Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) best predicts microbiological and clinical responses, but more studies are needed in this area. Likewise, further standardization is needed in production and labeling of colistin formulations, and in the way the susceptibility of bacteria to colistin is determined.
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- Anneke C Dijkmans
- *Medical Center Haaglanden; †Pharmacy The Hague Hospitals; ‡Centre for Human Drug Research, Leiden; §Haga Hospital, The Hague; ¶Erasmus University Medical Center, Rotterdam; and ‖University Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands
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Schipper EM, de Graaff LCG, Koch BCP, Brkic Z, Wilms EB, Alsma J, Schuit SCE. A new challenge: suicide attempt using nicotine fillings for electronic cigarettes. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2015; 78:1469-71. [PMID: 25115565 DOI: 10.1111/bcp.12495] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2014] [Accepted: 08/08/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022] Open
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- Eleonora M Schipper
- Department of Internal Medicine, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Kraaijenbrink BVC, van den Hoek HL, Nowitzky RJM, Wilms EB. [Auto-intoxication with an illegal slimming product]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2015; 159:A9016. [PMID: 26230343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Dexaprine is an illegal slimming product with known serious adverse cardiac effects. Despite warnings from the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, Dexaprine is still readily available online. CASE DESCRIPTION A 29-year-old woman was brought into the emergency room after a suicide attempt with 29 Dexaprine tablets. The symptoms on admission were agitation, nausea and vomiting, hypotension, atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia and hypothermia. Extensive drug screening revealed that Dexaprine contains caffeine, amphetamine and theophylline, explaining the symptoms. The patient was admitted to the intensive care unit for supportive therapy overnight before being discharged. CONCLUSIONS In contrast to the advertised composition, Dexaprine contains several pharmacologically active substances including caffeine, amphetamine and theophylline. In intoxications caused by products of unknown composition, additional toxicological screening is invaluable to determine the extent and severity of intoxication. In this case, the patient's symptoms were due to theophylline intoxication. Ultimately, the theophylline levels did not indicate additional treatment such as haemodialysis.
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Mitrov-Winkelmolen L, Oude Engberink RD, Roelofs R, Ponjee GAE, Vleming LJ, Wilms EB, Geelhoed-Duijvestijn NHLM. [Metformin, renal function and lactate: the MetClear Study]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2014; 158:A6266. [PMID: 24472334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To map the relation between metformin prescription and renal function in an outpatient setting. To investigate whether there is an association between renal function, metformin concentration and lactate concentration. DESIGN Pilot for a prospective observational cohort study. METHOD We included outpatients with diabetes mellitus type 2 who were treated with metformin. At inclusion, we determined the HbA1c, lactate, metformin and creatinine concentrations and the estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR). Information on the prescribed dosage of metformin was acquired from patient files. Our primary outcome measure was the number of patients in whom the dose was not adjusted to the renal function. Our secondary outcome measure was the difference in median lactate concentration between patients with a normal (≤ 2.5 mg/l) and an increased (> 2.5 mg/l) metformin concentration. RESULTS Eighty-eight patients were included, 12 (14%) of whom had an eGFR ≤ 30, 31 (36%) an eGFR of 30-50 and 44 (50%) an eGFR > 51 ml/min/1.73 m2. In 27 (31%) of all patients, the daily dose of metformin exceeded the dose recommended in the practice guidelines. The 28 patients with an increased metformin concentration had a significantly higher median lactate concentration: 2.3 mmol/l compared to 1.5 mmol/l for the 60 patients with a normal metformin concentration (p < 0.0001). CONCLUSION Our study shows that in outpatient practice, the metformin dose is not sufficiently adjusted to a reduced renal function in 31% of the patients. The accumulation of metformin appears to be associated with an increased lactate concentration and a reduced renal function. Extra attention to the dose of metformin in reduced renal clearance is therefore recommended.
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Dijkmans AC, Wilms EB, Kamerling IMC, Birkhoff W, van Nieuwkoop C, Verbrugh HA, Touw DJ. [Practical guideline for the use of colistin]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2014; 158:A7445. [PMID: 25322351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Colistin (polymyxin E) binds to the cell wall of gram-negative bacteria, leading to osmotic destruction of the cell. Since its introduction in 1959, colistin has been little used parenterally due to a high incidence of reversible nephrotoxicity and, to a lesser extent, neurotoxicity. Colistin use remained limited to combating Pseudomonas aeruginosa in cystic fibrosis patients. In addition, oral colistin is part of the recently introduced regime of selective digestive tract decontamination in ICU patients. Intravenous administration of colistin is now increasingly prescribed for the control of multi-resistant microorganisms. Colistin monotherapy, however, rapidly selects resistant subpopulations. Therefore, only combination therapy is advised. The prodrug colistimethate sodium is less toxic and is hydrolyzed in vivo to active colistin; colistin is renally cleared. Clinical practice remains hampered by lack of uniformity and standardization of names, dosage units, dosing recommendations and methods of concentration and susceptibility testing.
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Wilms EB, van der Velden MT, van Essen FH, ten Brink C. [Post-injection syndrome after depot injection of olanzapine]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2014; 159:A7885. [PMID: 25589277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Olanzapine pamoate injection is an anti-psychotic depot to be administered intramuscularly once every 2-4 weeks. A post-injection syndrome may occur shortly after administration, resulting in an acute intoxication with olanzapine. CASE DESCRIPTION A 42-year-old patient with a schizophrenic disorder lost consciousness 30 min after administration of olanzapine pamoate. He was admitted to a nearby hospital with tachycardia, hypotension, pin-point pupils and respiratory distress leading to reduced oxygen saturation. He was ventilated during one night and recovered within 2 days. CONCLUSION A post-injection syndrome may develop after administration of olanzapine pamoate when the entire dose olanzapine is released at once from the muscle. Therefore, the patient should be observed for at least 3 hours after every injection. The risk of a post-injection syndrome and the necessary observation period should to be taken into account when deciding to start treatment with olanzapine pamoate depot.
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- Erik B Wilms
- Apotheek Haagse Ziekenhuizen, afd. Klinisch-farmaceutisch en Toxicologisch Laboratorium, Den Haag
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Wilms EB, Touw DJ, Heijerman HGM, van der Ent CK. Azithromycin maintenance therapy in patients with cystic fibrosis: a dose advice based on a review of pharmacokinetics, efficacy, and side effects. Pediatr Pulmonol 2012; 47:658-65. [PMID: 22684985 DOI: 10.1002/ppul.21620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2011] [Accepted: 10/27/2011] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Azithromycin maintenance therapy results in improvement of respiratory function in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). In azithromycin maintenance therapy, several dosing schemes are applied. In this review, we combine current knowledge about azithromycin pharmacokinetics with the dosing schedules used in clinical trials in order to come to a dosing advise which could be generally applicable. We used data from a recently updated Cochrane meta analysis (2011), the reports of clinical trials and pharmacokinetic studies. Based on these data, it was concluded that a dose level of 22-30 mg/kg/week is the lowest dose level with proven efficacy. Due to the extended half-life in patients with CF, the weekly dose of azithromycin can be divided in one to seven dosing moments, depending on patient preference and gastro-intestinal tolerance. No important side effects or interactions with other CF-related drugs have been documented so far.
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- Erik B Wilms
- Central Hospital Pharmacy, The Hague, The Netherlands.
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Vecht CJ, Wilms EB. Seizures in low- and high-grade gliomas: current management and future outlook. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2010; 10:663-669. [DOI: 10.1586/era.10.48] [Citation(s) in RCA: 45] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/30/2023]
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Uges JWF, van Huizen MD, Engelsman J, Wilms EB, Touw DJ, Peeters E, Vecht CJ. Safety and pharmacokinetics of intravenous levetiracetam infusion as add-on in status epilepticus. Epilepsia 2008; 50:415-21. [PMID: 19054418 DOI: 10.1111/j.1528-1167.2008.01889.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the feasibility and safety of intravenous (iv) levetiracetam (LEV) added to the standard therapeutic regimen in adults with status epilepticus (SE), and as secondary objective to assess a population pharmacokinetic (PK) model for ivLEV in patients with SE. METHODS In 12 adults presenting with SE, 2,500 mg ivLEV was added as soon as possible to standardized protocol, consisting of iv clonazepam and/or rectal diazepam, as needed followed by phenytoin or valproic acid. ivLEV was administered over approximately 5 min, in general after administration of clonazepam, regardless the need for further treatment. During 24-h follow-up, patients were observed for any clinically relevant side-effects. Blood samples for PK analysis were available in 10 patients. A population PK model was developed by iterative two-stage Bayesian analysis and compared to PK data of healthy volunteers. RESULTS Eleven patients with a median age of 60 years were included in the per protocol analysis. Five were diagnosed as generalized-convulsive SE, five as partial-convulsive SE, and one as a nonconvulsive SE. The median time from hospital admission to ivLEV was 36 min. No serious side effects could be related directly to the administration of ivLEV. During PK analysis, four patients showed a clear distribution phase, lacking in the others. The PK of the population was best described by a two-compartment population model. Mean (standard deviation, SD) population parameters included volume of distribution of central compartment: 0.45 (0.084) L/kg; total body clearance: 0.0476 (0.0147) L/h/kg; distribution rate constants, central to peripheral compartment (k(12)): 0.24 (0.12)/h, and peripheral to central (k(21)): 0.70 (0.22)/h. Mean maximal plasma concentration was 85 (19) mg/L. DISCUSSION The addition of ivLEV to the standard regimen for controlling SE seems feasible and safe. PK data of ivLEV in patients with SE correspond to earlier values derived from healthy volunteers, confirming a two-compartment population model.
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- Joris W F Uges
- Department of Neurology, Medical Center Haaglanden, The Hague, The Netherlands
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Wilms EB, Touw DJ, Conemans JMH, Veldkamp R, Hermans M. A new VKORC1 allelic variant (p.Trp59Arg) in a patient with partial resistance to acenocoumarol and phenprocoumon. J Thromb Haemost 2008; 6:1224-6. [PMID: 18419745 DOI: 10.1111/j.1538-7836.2008.02975.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Wilms EB, Touw DJ, Heijerman HGM. Pharmacokinetics and sputum penetration of azithromycin during once weekly dosing in cystic fibrosis patients. J Cyst Fibros 2007; 7:79-84. [PMID: 17599845 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcf.2007.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2007] [Revised: 05/04/2007] [Accepted: 05/15/2007] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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In this study we examined pharmacokinetics, systemic exposure and sputum penetration of azithromycin (AZM) in CF patients on chronic daily AZM therapy after changing to a once weekly dosing scheme. Eight adult CF patients using AZM 500 mg/day were changed to a once weekly dose of 1000 mg during 3 months. Once per month sputum and blood samples were collected. AZM was quantified in blood plasma and polymorphonuclear neutrophils. The cumulative weekly dose was reduced with a factor of 3.5 (7x500 mg vs. 1x1000 mg weekly). This led to a reduction in area under the curve (AUC+/-S.D.) with a factor of 2.5+/-0.8 in plasma, 2.8+/-0.9 in blood, 2.2+/-1.1 in PMNNs and to a reduction in average sputum concentration with a factor of 3.0 (+/-1.5). At 1000 mg once weekly reduced but still substantial concentrations were achieved in PMNNs and in sputum. Although not significant, a tendency towards less than linear reduction was found. In order to calculate and propose an optimal dosing scheme we need to establish a relation between exposure levels and clinical efficacy.
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- E B Wilms
- Central Hospital Pharmacy, Escamplaan 900, 2547EX The Hague, The Netherlands.
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Epilepsy is common in patients with brain tumours and can substantially affect daily life, even if the tumour is under control. Several factors affect the mechanism of seizures in brain tumours, including tumour type, tumour location, and peritumoral and genetic changes. Prophylactic use of antiepileptic drugs is not recommended, and potential interactions between antiepileptic and chemotherapeutic agents persuades against the use of enzyme-inducing antiepileptic drugs. Multidrug-resistance proteins prevent the access of antiepileptic drugs into brain parenchyma, which partly explains why seizures are frequently refractory to treatment. Lamotrigine, valproic acid, and topiramate are first-line treatments of choice; if insufficient, add-on treatment with levetiracetam or gabapentin can be recommended. On the basis of clinical studies, we prefer to start treatment with valproic acid, adding levetiracetam if necessary. Risks of cognitive side-effects with antiepileptic drugs can add to previous damage by surgery or radiotherapy, and therefore appropriate choice and dose of antiepileptic drug is crucial.
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Uges JWF, Vollaard AM, Wilms EB, Brouwer RE. Intrapleural extravasation of epirubicin, 5-fluouracil, and cyclophosphamide, treated with dexrazoxane. Int J Clin Oncol 2006; 11:467-70. [PMID: 17180516 DOI: 10.1007/s10147-006-0598-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2006] [Accepted: 06/15/2006] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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The extravasation of DNA-binding vesicant drugs, such as epirubicin, is a feared complication of chemotherapy and can lead to extensive damage at injury sites. We describe a 56-year-old woman with breast cancer who received adjuvant chemotherapy after a breast-preserving surgical procedure. Due to catheter tip misplacement, epirubicin, 5-fluouracil, and cyclophosphamide were administered intrapleurally. To minimize long-term sequelae, flushing of the cavities and systemic administration of steroids were performed. Besides this treatment, empirically, 3-day therapy with dexrazoxane was added to prevent tissue damage and the risk of cardiac damage. Because of the potential benefits of dexrazoxane and its relatively mild side effects, its use should be considered in cases of the intrapleural extravasation of anthracyclines. We do emphasis the need for stringent surgical and oncological nursing procedures when using central venous access catheters in oncology.
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- Joris W F Uges
- Medical Centre Haaglanden, Lijnbaan 32, postbus 432, 2501CK, The Hague, The Netherlands.
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Wilms EB, Touw DJ, Heijerman HGM. Pharmacokinetics of azithromycin in plasma, blood, polymorphonuclear neutrophils and sputum during long-term therapy in patients with cystic fibrosis. Ther Drug Monit 2006; 28:219-25. [PMID: 16628134 DOI: 10.1097/01.ftd.0000195617.69721.a5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Chronic therapy with the macrolide antibiotic azithromycin (AZM) is widely practiced in the treatment of patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) and chronic lung infection with Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Azithromycin dosage is variable, based on published studies, and not supported by pharmacokinetic data. This study describes the pharmacokinetics of the long-term administration of AZM (500 mg per day) in CF patients. AZM concentrations were quantified in the plasma, blood, isolated polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNNs), and sputum of 8 adult CF patients. The AZM distribution t1/2 was 0.1 hours in plasma. The (mean +/- standard deviation) elimination t(1/2) was 102 +/- 20 hours in plasma, 180 +/- 68 hours in blood, and 289 +/- 166 hours in PMNNs. The C(max) of AZM was 0.67 +/- 0.31 mg/L in plasma and 2.01 +/- 0.74 mg/L in blood, of which 1.44 +/- 0.69 mg/L was found in PMNNs. In sputum the concentration of AZM ranged from 12 to 53 mg/L and was still detectable at concentrations in the range 4 to 27 mg/L 10 days after the last dose. On average, the concentration in PMNNs was 2100 times the C(plasma) 24 hours after dosing AZM. These results confirm the accumulation of AZM in PMNNs. The authors conclude that sputum levels are elevated far above plasma and blood concentrations. The long t(1/2) in blood and PMNNs and the slow decrease in sputum levels indicate a less frequent dosing schedule (for instance once weekly) should be studied in future clinical trials of AZM in patients with cystic fibrosis.
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- E B Wilms
- The Hague Central Hospital Pharmacy, Escamplaan 900, The Hague, The Netherlands.
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Wilms EB, Veldkamp RF, van Meegen E, Touw DJ. [Partial resistance to acenocoumarol and phenprocoumon caused by enzyme polymorphism]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2006; 150:2095-8. [PMID: 17036862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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A 78-year-old man was treated with coumarin derivatives following myocardial infarction. The international normalised ratio was not increased by using standard loading doses and dose adjustments for acenocoumarol and phenprocoumon. The desired level of anticoagulation was achieved with a high dosage of phenprocoumon (18-21 mg daily). This dose was associated with a phenprocoumon serum concentration that was ten times higher than the normal therapeutic concentration. The serum concentration of vitamin K1 was low. After exclusion of alternative causes, we concluded that the exceptionally high dose of phenprocoumon needed was due to partial resistance to coumarin derivatives. Partial resistance is related to a polymorphism of the gene coding for the enzyme vitamin K epoxide reductase. The patient was successfully treated with chronic high-dose phenprocoumon. Resistance to coumarin derivatives caused by a congenital polymorphism in the vitamin K reductase gene is a rare phenomenon. Resistance is seldom absolute. The desired anticoagulation effect can be achieved with doses that are 10-20 times higher than standard doses. Phenprocoumon is advantageous in this situation because it requires fewer tablets than acenocoumarol. Determination of serum concentrations of acenocoumarol and phenprocoumon can be used to exclude other causes of treatment resistance.
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- E B Wilms
- Apotheek Haagse Ziekenhuizen, Den Haag.
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Seizures are a common complication in patients with primary brain tumors or brain metastases that require treatment with antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). However, because many AEDs and chemotherapeutics share common metabolic pathways via the hepatic cytochrome P450 (CYP) isoenzymes, there is potential for drug interactions. Phenytoin, carbamazepine, and phenobarbital are potent enzyme-inducing AEDs (EIAEDs) that can cause a decrease in the serum concentration of chemotherapeutics, potentially compromising antitumor activity. Likewise, chemotherapeutics can alter the pharmacokinetics of EIAEDs, resulting in decreased seizure control. Other agents, such as valproic acid, are enzyme-inhibiting AEDs that can impede the metabolism of other drugs, potentially increasing the serum concentration of chemotherapeutics. Therefore, patients receiving valproic acid with concomitant chemotherapy should be monitored closely. A new generation of AEDs that are not metabolized by CYP isoenzymes is currently being developed. Of these, gabapentin and levetiracetam show the most promise in treating epileptic seizures in patients with brain tumors. Interactions between these newer AEDs and chemotherapeutic agents have not been reported. In summary, the potential interactions between AEDs and chemotherapy should be anticipated and appropriate proactive adjustments implemented. Future studies will define the role of newer AEDs in the treatment of patients with primary brain tumors.
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- Charles J Vecht
- Department of Neurology, Medical Center Haaglanden, The Hague, The Netherlands
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- G L Wagner
- Department of Neurology, Medical Center Haaglanden Westeinde, Den Haag, The Netherlands
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Wagner GL, Wilms EB, Vecht CJ. [Levetiracetam: an anti-epileptic drug with interesting pharmacokinetic properties]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2002; 146:1218-21. [PMID: 12132136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/25/2023]
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Levetiracetam is a new anticonvulsant for adjunctive treatment of partial epilepsy. It is well tolerated, with no significant risks, at a dose of 1000-3000 mg/day in adults. The efficacy (> 50% reduction in attacks) in refractory partial epilepsy is 22-40%, depending on the dose. Efficacy was also seen with levetiracetam monotherapy in more than half of the positive responders. Levetiracetam does not cause induction or inhibition of the P450 enzyme system or other enzyme systems, there is no active metabolite and it exhibits almost no protein binding. These factors mean that this drug undergoes no significant interactions with other medication and appears suitable for elderly patients and for conditions requiring complex pharmacotherapy. Compared with other recently registered anti-epilepsy drugs, levetiracetam appears promising in terms of efficacy, tolerability and pharmacokinetics. The simple dosing schedule is an additional benefit.
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- G L Wagner
- Medisch Centrum Haaglanden, locatie Westeinde, afd. Neurologie, Postbus 432, 2501 CK Den Haag
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Enting RH, Oldenmenger WH, van der Rijt CCD, Wilms EB, Elfrink EJ, Elswijk I, Sillevis Smitt PAE. A prospective study evaluating the response of patients with unrelieved cancer pain to parenteral opioids. Cancer 2002; 94:3049-56. [PMID: 12115396 DOI: 10.1002/cncr.10518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND The initiation of continuous parenteral (subcutaneous or intravenous) opioids or a change of opioid (opioid rotation) are treatment options for patients who fail on oral or transdermal opioids. There are insufficient data on the efficacy of these strategies, and comparative data are unavailable. METHODS The authors prospectively evaluated the efficacy of the start of parenteral opioids in 100 patients with cancer pain who failed on conventional opioids. Pain intensity was rated at rest and during movement from 0 to 10 and was categorized as mild (0-4), moderate (5-6), or severe (7-10): Clinically important pain control was defined as a decrease >or= 2 points in pain intensity and pain intensity < 7. Pain control was evaluated on the second day and again when a clinical decision was made to continue or change parenteral opioid treatment after a median of 6 days. The presence of side effects (absent, mild, moderate, or severe) was evaluated. RESULTS The mean pain intensity at rest decreased significantly from 6.3 to 4.4 at 48 hours and to 3.4 at the end of treatment. The mean pain intensity during movement decreased significantly from 8.4 to 5.7 at 48 hours and to 4.6 at the end of treatment. Clinically important pain control at rest was seen in 52% of patients at 48 hours, in 71% of patients at the end of treatment; and clinically important pain control during movement was seen in 43% of patients at 48 hours and in 61% of patients at the end of treatment. The proportion of patients with mild pain increased significantly both at rest and during movement. Side effects were present in 78% of patients, and they resolved completely in 32% of patients. The median intravenous morphine equivalent dose increased from 80 mg per day to 135 mg per day at 48 hours and to 201 mg per day at the end of treatment. Results were not different for opioid rotation or for change of route only, nor did the start of antitumour treatment influence the results. In 34% of patients, it was decided to rotate to a second-line parenteral opioid or to start either spinal analgesia or a sedation procedure after a median of 6 days. During follow-up, 18% of patients who were dismissed with parenteral opioids (and 6% of all patients) needed a further change of treatment. CONCLUSIONS Parenteral opioids improved the balance between analgesia and side effects in patients with cancer pain who failed on conventional opioids, with an important improvement seen in 71% of patients. On the basis of this study, it is concluded that parenteral opioids are a good alternative to spinal opioids. Furthermore, it is suggested that a change of route alone is as effective as opioid rotation.
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- Roelien H Enting
- Department of Neuro-Oncology, Daniel den Hoed Cancer Center, University Hospital Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
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Enting RH, van der Rijt CC, Wilms EB, Lieverse PJ, de Wit R, Smitt PA. [Treatment of pain in cancer with systemically administered opioids]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2001; 145:950-4. [PMID: 11396259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2023]
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The World Health Organization guidelines for cancer pain relief have been proven efficacious in 90% of the patients with cancer pain. The patient's self-report of pain is the focus of treatment. When initiating treatment, controlled-release preparations of opioids are generally favoured, and are combined with immediate release morphine to prevent or treat 'breakthrough' pain and to enable the optimum opioid dosage to be calculated. (Breakthrough pain is a transient increase in pain in a patient who has stable, persistent pain treated with opioids.) In patients with an unfavourable balance between analgesia and side effects, the following strategies may be useful, together with appropriate treatment of the side effects: Sequential opioid trials (so-called opioid rotation) is an approach which is effective in 50-70% of the patients. Changing the route of opioid administration is successful in 70-95% of the patients. When selecting an invasive technique, continuous subcutaneous infusion is medically preferred. Spinal analgesia is an alternative. Knowledge of the relative potency of opioid drugs and of their biologic availability is needed to guide changes in drugs or routes of administration.
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- R H Enting
- Afd. Neuro-oncologie, Academisch Ziekenhuis Rotterdam-Daniel den Hoed Kliniek, Postbus 5201, 3008 AE Rotterdam.
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Schouten WR, Briel JW, Boerma MO, Auwerda JJ, Wilms EB, Graatsma BH. Pathophysiological aspects and clinical outcome of intra-anal application of isosorbide dinitrate in patients with chronic anal fissure. Gut 1996; 39:465-9. [PMID: 8949655 PMCID: PMC1383357 DOI: 10.1136/gut.39.3.465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Relaxation of the internal anal sphincter can be achieved by local application of exogenous nitric oxide donors. AIM To evaluate the influence of topical application of isosorbide dinitrate (ISDN) on anal pressure, anodermal blood flow, and fissure healing. PATIENTS Thirty four consecutive patients (male/female: 18/16; mean age (SEM): 39 (10)) with a chronic anal fissure were studied. METHODS All patients were treated for at least six weeks or a maximum period of 12 weeks. Before treatment and at three and six weeks 22 patients underwent conventional anal manometry and laser Doppler flowmetry of the anoderm. RESULTS Within 10 days the fissure related pain was resolved in all patients. At six, nine, and 12 weeks the anal fissure was completely healed in 14, 22, and 30 patients respectively. At three and six weeks manometry was performed at least one hour after the last application of ISDN. These recordings showed a reduction of the maximum resting anal pressure (mean (SD), pretreatment 111 (26) mm Hg; three weeks 86 (19); six weeks 96 (27), p < 0.001). Simultaneous recordings of anodermal blood flow showed a significant increase of flow (pretreatment 0.53 (0.17); three weeks 0.80 (0.16); six weeks 0.76 (0.31), p < 0.005). The mean (SEM) duration of follow up after successful outcome was 11 (5) months. Within this period fissure relapsed in two of 30 patients (7%), eight and 10 weeks after treatment had been stopped. CONCLUSIONS Local application of ISDN reduces anal pressure and improves anodermal blood flow. This dual effect results in a fissure healing rate of 88% at 12 weeks. This new and simple treatment modality seems to be an attractive alternative for the current available surgical procedures.
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- W R Schouten
- Department of Surgery, University Hospital Dijkzigt, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Schouten WR, Briel JW, Auwerda JJ, Boerma MO, Graatsma BH, Wilms EB. [Intra-anal application of isosorbide dinitrate in chronic anal fissure]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 1995; 139:1447-9. [PMID: 7623931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effect of intra-anal application of isosorbide dinitrate on the healing rate of chronic anal fissure. DESIGN Prospective, descriptive. SETTING Outpatient clinic of the department of Surgery, University Hospital Dijkzigt, Rotterdam. METHOD Sixteen patients with chronic (more than three months' duration) anal fissure were treated by intra-anal application of isosorbide dinitrate ointment every 3 hours, except during the night. The maximal duration of therapy was 12 weeks. Every three weeks the following aspects were investigated: clinical symptoms, side-effects and fissure healing. RESULTS All patients experienced mild and transient headache shortly after the beginning of the treatment. At three weeks the fissure-related pain was resolved in all patients. At 6, 9 and 12 weeks the fissure was completely healed in 9, 11 and 15 patients respectively. CONCLUSION The majority of chronic anal fissures can be treated effectively by local application of isosorbide dinitrate. This new and simple treatment modality appears to be an attractive alternative to the currently available surgical procedures.
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- W R Schouten
- Afd. Heelkunde, Academisch Ziekenhuis Rotterdam-Dijkzigt
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