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The Role of PK/PD Analysis in the Development and Evaluation of Antimicrobials
(MDPI, 2021-06-03)
Pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) analysis has proved to be very useful to establish rational dosage regimens of antimicrobial agents in human and veterinary medicine. Actually, PK/PD studies are included in the ...
Optimization of levetiracetam dosing regimen in critically ill patients with augmented renal clearance: a Monte Carlo simulation study
(BMC, 2022-04)
[EN] Background Levetiracetam pharmacokinetics is extensively altered in critically ill patients with augmented renal clearance (ARC). Consequently, the dosage regimens commonly used in clinical practice may not be sufficient ...
Pseudomonas aeruginosa Susceptibility in Spain: Antimicrobial Activity and Resistance Suppression Evaluation by PK/PD Analysis
(MDPI, 2021-11-08)
Pseudomonas aeruginosa remains one of the major causes of healthcare-associated infection in Europe; in 2019, 12.5% of invasive isolates of P. aeruginosa in Spain presented combined resistance to ≥3 antimicrobial groups. ...
Quantification of Ceftaroline in Human Plasma Using High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet Detection: Application to Pharmacokinetic Studies
(MDPI, 2021-06-25)
This study was conducted to develop a rapid, simple and reproducible method for the quantification of ceftaroline in plasma samples by high-performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet detection (HPLC-UV). Sample ...
Oferta de servicios de atención farmacéutica: clave para un nuevo modelo de servicios de salud
(Elsevier, 2022-01)
[EN] Interdisciplinary collaboration between health professionals is essential to improve health outcomes. The competences of pharmacists make them professionals capable of contributing to the comprehensive management of ...
Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Analysis of Oral Calcium Fosfomycin: Are Urine Levels Sufficient to Ensure Efficacy for Urinary Tract Infections?
(MDPI, 2023-04-07)
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are extremely common and a major driver for the use of antimicrobials. Calcium fosfomycin is an old antibiotic indicated for the treatment of UTIs; however, data about its urine pharmacokinetic ...
Population Pharmacokinetics of Levetiracetam and Dosing Evaluation in Critically Ill Patients with Normal or Augmented Renal Function
(MDPI, 2021-10-15)
Levetiracetam is a broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug commonly used in intensive care units (ICUs). The objective of this study is to evaluate the adequacy of levetiracetam dosing in patients with normal or augmented renal ...
Augmented Renal Clearance in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Review
(Springer, 2018-02-13)
Background Traditionally, renal function in critically ill patients has been assessed to identify renal dysfunction, and dose adjustment is generally accepted in such a context.
Nevertheless, augmented renal clearance ...