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Barker CIS, Kipper K, Lonsdale DO, Wright K, Thompson G, Kim M, Turner MA, Johnston A, Sharland M, Standing JF. The Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacokinetics of Antimicrobials study (NAPPA): investigating amoxicillin, benzylpenicillin, flucloxacillin and piperacillin pharmacokinetics from birth to adolescence. J Antimicrob Chemother 2023; 78:2148-2161. [PMID: 37531085 PMCID: PMC10477139 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkad196] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pharmacokinetic (PK) data underlying paediatric penicillin dosing remain limited, especially in critical care. OBJECTIVES The primary objective of the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacokinetics of Antimicrobials study (NAPPA) was to characterize PK profiles of commonly used penicillins using data obtained during routine care, to further understanding of PK variability and inform future evidence-based dosing. METHODS NAPPA was a multicentre study of amoxicillin, co-amoxiclav, benzylpenicillin, flucloxacillin and piperacillin/tazobactam. Patients were recruited with informed consent. Antibiotic dosing followed standard of care. PK samples were obtained opportunistically or at optimal times, frozen and analysed using UPLC with tandem MS. Pharmacometric analysis was undertaken using NONMEM software (v7.3). Model-based simulations (n = 10 000) tested PTA with British National Formulary for Children (BNFC) and WHO dosing. The study had ethical approval. RESULTS For the combined IV PK model, 963 PK samples from 370 participants were analysed simultaneously incorporating amoxicillin, benzylpenicillin, flucloxacillin and piperacillin data. BNFC high-dose regimen simulations gave these PTA results (median fT>MIC at breakpoints of specified pathogens): amoxicillin 100% (Streptococcus pneumoniae); benzylpenicillin 100% (Group B Streptococcus); flucloxacillin 48% (MSSA); and piperacillin 100% (Pseudomonas aeruginosa). Oral population PK models for flucloxacillin and amoxicillin enabled estimation of first-order absorption rate constants (1.16 h-1 and 1.3 h-1) and bioavailability terms (62.7% and 58.7%, respectively). CONCLUSIONS NAPPA represents, to our knowledge, the largest prospective combined paediatric penicillin PK study undertaken to date, and the first paediatric flucloxacillin oral PK model. The PTA results provide evidence supportive of BNFC high-dose IV regimens for amoxicillin, benzylpenicillin and piperacillin.
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- Charlotte I S Barker
- Centre for Neonatal and Paediatric Infection, Level 2 Jenner Wing, Institute for Infection and Immunity, St George’s, University of London SW17 0RE, London, UK
- Paediatric Infectious Diseases Department, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Research & Teaching Department, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, UK
- Department of Medical & Molecular Genetics, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Centre for Neonatal and Paediatric Infection, Level 2 Jenner Wing, Institute for Infection and Immunity, St George’s, University of London SW17 0RE, London, UK
- Analytical Services International, St George’s, University of London, London, UK
- Analytical Chemistry Department, Epilepsy Society, Chesham Lane, Chalfont St Peter, Buckinghamshire, UK
- Institute of Chemistry, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
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- Centre for Neonatal and Paediatric Infection, Level 2 Jenner Wing, Institute for Infection and Immunity, St George’s, University of London SW17 0RE, London, UK
- Paediatric Infectious Diseases Department, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Centre for Neonatal and Paediatric Infection, Level 2 Jenner Wing, Institute for Infection and Immunity, St George’s, University of London SW17 0RE, London, UK
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- Centre for Neonatal and Paediatric Infection, Level 2 Jenner Wing, Institute for Infection and Immunity, St George’s, University of London SW17 0RE, London, UK
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- Centre for Neonatal and Paediatric Infection, Level 2 Jenner Wing, Institute for Infection and Immunity, St George’s, University of London SW17 0RE, London, UK
- Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Research & Teaching Department, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Women’s and Children’s Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool Health Partners, Liverpool, UK
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- Analytical Services International, St George’s, University of London, London, UK
- Clinical Pharmacology, William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University of London, London, UK
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- Centre for Neonatal and Paediatric Infection, Level 2 Jenner Wing, Institute for Infection and Immunity, St George’s, University of London SW17 0RE, London, UK
- Paediatric Infectious Diseases Department, St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Centre for Neonatal and Paediatric Infection, Level 2 Jenner Wing, Institute for Infection and Immunity, St George’s, University of London SW17 0RE, London, UK
- Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Research & Teaching Department, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, University College London, London, UK
- Pharmacy Department, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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Korzilius JW, Gompelman M, Wezendonk GTJ, Jager NGL, Rovers CP, Brüggemann RJM, Wanten GJA. Oral antimicrobial agents in patients with short bowel syndrome: worth a try! J Antimicrob Chemother 2023; 78:2008-2014. [PMID: 37390353 PMCID: PMC10393866 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkad198] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2023] [Accepted: 06/12/2023] [Indexed: 07/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The use of oral antimicrobial agents in patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS) is challenging due to the changes in gastrointestinal anatomy that may result in diminished absorption and altered drug bioavailability. Prospective studies evaluating bioavailability of antimicrobial agents after oral administration in SBS patients are lacking. OBJECTIVES To determine the bioavailability of orally administered antimicrobial agents commonly used for treatment in SBS patients to guide clinical decision making when faced with infections. METHODS We performed an explorative, clinical study investigating the pharmacokinetics (PK) of clindamycin, ciprofloxacin, flucloxacillin and fluconazole in SBS patients with intestinal failure. Participants received a combination of two antimicrobial agents simultaneously. To determine the oral bioavailability, participants received a single oral and IV dose of both agents on two occasions, after which they underwent intensive PK sampling on six predefined time points up to 12 hours after administration. Primary outcome was the oral bioavailability of these antimicrobial agents. Secondary outcomes were intravenous PK characteristics following non-compartmental analysis. RESULTS Eighteen SBS patients were included: the mean (SD) age was 59 (17) years and 61% of participants were female. The median observed (IQR) bioavailability of ciprofloxacin, clindamycin, flucloxacillin and fluconazole were 36% (24-50), 93% (56-106), 50% (32-76) and 98% (61-107), respectively. CONCLUSION The bioavailability of selected antimicrobial agents in certain patients with SBS appeared to be better than expected, providing a feasible treatment option. Due to the large observed differences between patients, therapeutic drug monitoring should be part of the treatment to safeguard adequate exposure in all patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION Registered in the Dutch Trial Register (NL7796) and EudraCT number 2019-002587-28.
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- Julia W Korzilius
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacy, Radboud Institute for Medical Innovation, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacy, Radboud Institute for Medical Innovation, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Radboud university medical center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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Vervalcke J, De Clercq A, De Paepe P, Petrovic M, Desmet T, De Cock PA. Pharmacokinetics and Target Attainment of ß-lactam Antibiotics in Older People: A Systematic Review of Current Literature. Clin Pharmacokinet 2023; 62:1-43. [PMID: 36633814 DOI: 10.1007/s40262-022-01196-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE (Patho)physiological changes in older people may influence the pharmacokinetics (PK), and consequently the target attainment, of ß-lactam antibiotics using standard dosing regimens. This systematic review compiles the current knowledge on the PK and target attainment of ß-lactam antibiotics in older people, with the aim to identify priorities for dose optimization in this patient population. METHODS A systematic literature search of the PubMed and EMBASE databases was conducted. Relevant articles published prior to 1 December 2021 were identified as eligible when they included data on the PK of ß-lactam antibiotics in adults ≥ 65 years of age. Extracted information included reported PK parameters (volume of distribution, clearance [CL], elimination rate constant, intercompartmental CL, elimination half-life, area under the concentration-time curve, maximum and trough concentration), covariates on PK parameters, target attainment rate, and dosing recommendations. RESULTS Ninety-one relevant articles were included in this review. Four main ß-lactam subclasses were represented: 59.3% on cephalosporins + cephamycins, 25.3% on penicillins, 15.4% on carbapenems, and 3.3% on monobactams; 65.9% of articles involved intravenous administration, 16.5% mixed administration routes, 12.1% oral administration, and 5.5% intramuscular administration. The majority of studies had a small sample size, often did not include detailed information on the study population and methods, and were fairly old. CL was, on average, decreased, while elimination half-life was prolonged in aged subjects compared with young subjects. Volume of distribution was generally similar between age groups. Most studies identified renal function as the most important contributor to altered drug CL. In only 30.8% of the articles, target attainment was studied, and in 35.7% of these articles, target attainment was found to be suboptimal. Dosing recommendations were incorporated in 87.9% of articles. CONCLUSION Studies frequently fail to provide an evidence-based dosing recommendation for this diverse patient population. Model-based PK studies that address both physiological and disease-related changes are urgently needed. This review identified gaps of knowledge to set priorities for further research.
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- Jeroen Vervalcke
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Basic and Applied Medical Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium.,Department of Emergency Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Section of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine and Paediatrics, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, Ghent, Belgium
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- Department of Basic and Applied Medical Sciences, Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium. .,Department of Pharmacy, Ghent University Hospital, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
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Pharmacodynamics of Flucloxacillin in a Neutropenic Murine Thigh Infection Model: A Piece of the Puzzle towards Evidence-Based Dosing. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11081049. [PMID: 36009918 PMCID: PMC9405042 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11081049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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For decades, flucloxacillin has been used to treat methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA). Little is still known about its pharmacodynamics (PD). The present study aimed to determine the pharmacokinetic (PK)/PD index and the PD-index value minimally required for efficacy. MICs of 305 MSSA isolates were measured to determine the wild-type distribution. The PD of 8 S. aureus, 1 S. pyogenes, and 1 S. agalactiae isolates were evaluated in a neutropenic murine thigh infection model. Two S. aureus isolates were used in a dose-fractionation study and a dose−response analysis was performed additionally in the in vivo model. Data were analyzed with a population PK and sigmoid maximum effect model. The end of the wild-type distribution was 1 mg/L. The percentage of time the unbound concentration was above MIC (%fT > MIC) was best correlated with efficacy. For S. aureus, median %fT > 0.25 × MIC required for 1-log reduction was 15%. The value for S. pyogenes was 10%fT > MIC and for S. agalactiae 22%fT > 0.25xMIC for a 1-log reduction. The effect of flucloxacillin reached a 2-log reduction of S. aureus at 20%fT > 0.25xMIC and also for S. pyogenes and S. agalactiae, a reduction was reached. These data may serve to optimize dosing regimens currently used in humans.
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Population Pharmacokinetics of Flucloxacillin In Bone and Soft Tissue- Standard Dosing is Not Sufficient to Achieve Therapeutic Concentrations. Pharm Res 2022; 39:1633-1643. [PMID: 35233728 DOI: 10.1007/s11095-022-03197-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE Flucloxacillin is a β-lactam penicillin commonly used in the treatment of bone and soft tissue infections. In a recent porcine study, we found surprisingly low time for which the free concentration was maintained above the minimal inhibitory concentration (fT>MIC) in bone and soft tissue, following flucloxacillin oral (PO) and intravenous (IV) administration at 1g every 6h (q6h). In addition to plasma, sampling was obtained from subcutaneous tissue, knee joint, cancellous bone and cortical bone, using microdialysis. To identify flucloxacillin dosing regimens that result in theoretically therapeutic concentrations, we developed a population pharmacokinetic (PK) model for the porcine data, and combined it with a human flucloxacillin population PK model for simulations. METHODS A four-compartment model was developed, and various dosing regimens and modes of administration were simulated. Predicted concentrations were compared to %fT>MIC (0.5 mg/L and 2 mg/L). RESULTS Continuous infusion (CI) resulted in higher %fT>MIC compared to intermittent administration. For intermittent IV dosing (4, 8 and 12g/24h), fT>MIC (0.5 mg/L) was ≥70% in plasma, and ranged between 42-96% in the sampled tissue in a typical individual. By applying CI, 4g/day was sufficient to achieve ≥98% fT>MIC (0.5 mg/L) in all sampled tissues. For MIC 2 mg/L, ≥50% fT>MIC was only achieved in plasma at CI 8 and 12g/24h and IV 3g q6h. CONCLUSIONS To reach efficacious flucloxacillin bone and tissue concentrations, dose increment or continuous infusion needs to be considered.
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Therapeutic Drug Monitoring of Antibiotics in the Elderly: A Narrative Review. Ther Drug Monit 2021; 44:75-85. [PMID: 34750337 DOI: 10.1097/ftd.0000000000000939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Antibiotic dosing adaptation in elderly patients is frequently complicated by age-related changes affecting the processes of drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and/or elimination. These events eventually result in treatment failure and/or development of drug-related toxicity. Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) can prevent suboptimal antibiotic exposure in adult patients regardless of age. However, little data are available concerning the specific role of TDM in the elderly. METHODS This review is based on a PubMed search of the literature published in the English language. The search involved TDM studies of antibiotics in the elderly performed between 1990 and 2021. Additional studies were identified from the reference lists of the retrieved articles. Studies dealing with population pharmacokinetic modeling were not considered. RESULTS Only a few studies, mainly retrospective and with observational design, have specifically dealt with appropriate antibiotic dosing in the elderly based on TDM. Nevertheless, some clinical situations in which the selection of optimal antibiotic dosing in the elderly was successfully guided by TDM were identified. CONCLUSIONS Elderly patients are at an increased risk of bacterial infections and inadequate drug dosing compared to younger patients. Therefore, the availability of TDM services can improve the appropriateness of antibiotic prescriptions in this population.
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Preiss H, Kriechling P, Montrasio G, Huber T, Janssen İ, Moldovan A, Lipsky BA, Uçkay İ. Oral Flucloxacillin for Treating Osteomyelitis: A Narrative Review of Clinical Practice. J Bone Jt Infect 2020; 5:16-24. [PMID: 32117685 PMCID: PMC7045523 DOI: 10.7150/jbji.40667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Flucloxacillin (FLU) administered by the oral route is widely used for treating various infections, but there are no published retrospective or prospective trials of its efficacy, or its advantages or disadvantages compared to parenteral treatment or other antibiotics for treating osteomyelitis. Based on published in vitro data and expert opinions, other non-β-lactam oral antibiotics that have better bone penetration are generally preferred over oral FLU. We reviewed the literature for studies of oral FLU as therapy of osteomyelitis (OM), stratified by acute versus chronic and pediatric versus adult cases. In striking contrast to the prevailing opinions and the few descriptive data available, we found that treatment of OM with oral FLU does not appear to be associated with more clinical failures compared to other oral antibiotic agents. Because of its narrow antibiotic spectrum, infrequent severe adverse effects, and low cost, oral FLU is widely used in clinical practice. We therefore call for investigators to conduct prospective trials investigating the effectiveness and potential advantages of oral FLU for treating OM.
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- Helga Preiss
- Internal Medicine, Baden Hospital, Baden, Switzerland
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- Hospital Pharmacy, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Internal Medicine, Zollikerberg Hospital, Zollikon, Switzerland
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- Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Infectiology, Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland
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Everts RJ, Begg R, Gardiner SJ, Zhang M, Turnidge J, Chambers ST, Begg EJ. Probenecid and food effects on flucloxacillin pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in healthy volunteers. J Infect 2019; 80:42-53. [PMID: 31521742 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2019.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 09/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To measure the effect of probenecid, fasting and fed, on flucloxacillin pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic endpoints. METHODS Flucloxacillin 1000 mg orally was given to 11 volunteers alone while fasting ('flucloxacillin alone'), and with probenecid 500 mg orally while fasting ('probenecid fasting') and with food ('probenecid fed'). Flucloxacillin pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic endpoints were compared. RESULTS Probenecid, fasting and fed, increased free plasma flucloxacillin area under the concentration-time curve (zero to infinity) ∼1.65-fold (p < 0.01) versus flucloxacillin alone. Probenecid fed prolonged time to peak flucloxacillin concentrations ∼2-fold versus the other two regimens (p < 0.01). Probenecid fasting or fed increased free flucloxacillin concentrations exceeding 30%, 50% and 70% of the first 6, 8 and 12 h post-dose by 1.58- to 5.48-fold compared with flucloxacillin alone. As an example of this pharmacodynamic improvement, the probability of target attainment of free concentrations above the minimum inhibitory concentration for Staphylococcus aureus (0.5 mg/L) for 50% of a 6-hour dose interval was > 80% for flucloxacillin plus probenecid (fasting or fed) and < 20% for flucloxacillin alone. CONCLUSIONS Probenecid increased flucloxacillin exposure, with predicted pharmacodynamic effects greater than pharmacokinetic effects because of the altered shape of the concentration-time curve. Probenecid may improve the applicability of oral flucloxacillin regimens.
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago-Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand; Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand; Pharmacy Services, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago-Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand; Toxicology, Canterbury Health Laboratories, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Departments of Pathology, Paediatrics, and Molecular and Biomedical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand; Department of Pathology, University of Otago-Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago-Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand; Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Dekker SJ, Dohmen F, Vermeulen NPE, Commandeur JNM. Characterization of kinetics of human cytochrome P450s involved in bioactivation of flucloxacillin: inhibition of CYP3A-catalysed hydroxylation by sulfaphenazole. Br J Pharmacol 2018; 176:466-477. [PMID: 30447161 PMCID: PMC6329626 DOI: 10.1111/bph.14548] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2018] [Revised: 10/19/2018] [Accepted: 10/27/2018] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Background and Purpose The aim of this study was to characterize the human cytochrome P450s (CYPs) involved in oxidative bioactivation of flucloxacillin to 5‐hydroxymethyl flucloxacillin, a metabolite with high cytotoxicity towards biliary epithelial cells. Experimental Approach The CYPs involved in hydroxylation of flucloxacillin were characterized using recombinant human CYPs, pooled liver microsomes in the presence of CYP‐specific inhibitors and by correlation analysis using a panel of liver microsomes from 16 donors. Key Results Recombinant CYPs showing the highest specific activity were CYP3A4, CYP3A7 and to lower extent CYP2C9 and CTP2C8. Michaelis–Menten enzyme kinetics were determined for pooled human liver microsomes, recombinant CYP3A4, CYP3A7 and CYP2C9. Surprisingly, sulfaphenazole appeared to be a potent inhibitor of 5′‐hydroxylation of flucloxacillin by both recombinant CYP3A4 and CYP3A7. Conclusions and Implications The combined results show that the 5′‐hydroxylation of flucloxacillin is primarily catalysed by CYP3A4, CYP3A7 and CYP2C9. The large variability of the hepatic expression of these enzymes could affect the formation of 5′‐hydroxymethyl flucloxacillin, which may determine the differences in susceptibility to flucloxacillin‐induced liver injury. Additionally, the strong inhibition in CYP3A‐catalysed flucloxacillin metabolism by sulfaphenazole suggests that unanticipated drug–drug interactions could occur with coadministered drugs.
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- Stefan J Dekker
- Division of Molecular Toxicology, Amsterdam Institute for Molecules Medicine and Systems (AIMMS), Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Molecular Toxicology, Amsterdam Institute for Molecules Medicine and Systems (AIMMS), Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Molecular Toxicology, Amsterdam Institute for Molecules Medicine and Systems (AIMMS), Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Division of Molecular Toxicology, Amsterdam Institute for Molecules Medicine and Systems (AIMMS), Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Pea F. Pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism of antibiotics in the elderly. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2018; 14:1087-1100. [DOI: 10.1080/17425255.2018.1528226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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- Federico Pea
- Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital of Udine, ASUIUD, Udine, Italy
- Department of Medicine, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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Gardiner SJ, Drennan PG, Begg R, Zhang M, Green JK, Isenman HL, Everts RJ, Chambers ST, Begg EJ. In healthy volunteers, taking flucloxacillin with food does not compromise effective plasma concentrations in most circumstances. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0199370. [PMID: 30001392 PMCID: PMC6042703 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0199370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2017] [Accepted: 04/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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It is usually recommended that flucloxacillin is given on an empty stomach. The aim of this study was to compare total and free flucloxacillin concentrations after oral flucloxacillin, given with and without food, based on contemporary pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic targets. Flucloxacillin 1000 mg orally was given to 12 volunteers, after a standardised breakfast and while fasting, on two separate occasions. Flucloxacillin concentrations over 12 hours were measured by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Pharmacokinetic parameters, and pharmacodynamic endpoints related to target concentration achievement, were compared in the fed and fasting states. For free flucloxacillin, the fed/fasting area under the concentration-time curve from zero to infinity (AUC0-∞) ratio was 0.80 (p<0.01, 90% CI 0.70-0.92), the peak concentraton (Cmax) ratio 0.51 (p<0.001, 0.42-0.62) and the time to peak concentration (Tmax) ratio 2.2 (p<0.001, 1.87-2.55). The ratios for total flucloxacillin concentrations were similar. The mean (90% CI) fed/fasting ratios of free concentrations exceeded for 30%, 50% and 70% of the first 6 hours post-dose were 0.74 (0.63-0.87, fed inferior p<0.01), 0.95 (0.81-1.11, bioequivalent) and 1.15 (0.97-1.36, fed non-inferior), respectively. Results for 8 hours post-dose and those predicted for steady state were similar. Comparison of probability of target attainments for fed versus fasting across a range of minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) were in line with these results. Overall, this study shows that food reduced the AUC0-∞ and Cmax, and prolonged the Tmax of both free and total flucloxacillin concentrations compared with the fasting state, but achievement of free concentration targets associated with efficacy was in most circumstances equivalent. These results suggest that taking flucloxacillin with food is unlikely to compromise efficacy in most circumstances.
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- Sharon J. Gardiner
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Pharmacy Services, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago-Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago-Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Toxicology, Canterbury Health Laboratories, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand
- Department of Pathology, University of Otago-Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Department of Medicine, University of Otago-Christchurch, Christchurch, New Zealand
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Menezes MND, de Marco BA, Fiorentino FAM, Zimmermann A, Kogawa AC, Salgado HRN. Flucloxacillin: A Review of Characteristics, Properties and Analytical Methods. Crit Rev Anal Chem 2018; 49:67-77. [PMID: 29846080 DOI: 10.1080/10408347.2018.1468728] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Bacterial resistance is a growing and worrying factor. The high reproducibility of these resistant microorganisms tends to influence the development of new drugs and research related to product quality control. Among the existing antimicrobials, flucloxacillin (FLU) was designed for oral and injectable administration with bactericidal activity. FLU sodium is the form used in pharmaceutical formulations. It is an antimicrobial resistant against penicillinase, an enzyme responsible for cleaving the beta-lactam ring of penicilins, which leads to inactivity of the drug. Qualitative and quantitative analyzes are essential to ensure quality of pharmaceuticals and health of the population. It is important that quality control is effective and appropriate, only then we can win the battle against microbial resistance. In this work, we want to highlight tthe characteristics of FLU as an important antibiotic and methods for the determination of FLU in pharmaceutical products and biological matrices. Among the analytical methods described in the literature for the determination of FLU, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) stands out. Anyway, this method uses toxic solvents (e.g. acetonitrile) long columns, which provide long runs, as well as produces large amounts of waste. Currently, the priority changed to develop ecologically correct, conscious and sustainable methods. This new view on analytical methods should be applied to FLU analyzes and used to develop and improve existing methods.
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- Mariana Nunes de Menezes
- a Laboratory of Applied Pharmacology, School of Health Sciences , Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul - PUCRS , Porto Alegre , Brazil
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- b São Paulo StateUniversity (UNESP) , School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Campus Araraquara , Araraquara , SP , Brazil
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- c Division for Pathobiochemistry,Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg , Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Molecular Medicine, Charles-Tanford-Proteinzentrum, Weinberg Campus , Halle , Germany
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- b São Paulo StateUniversity (UNESP) , School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Campus Araraquara , Araraquara , SP , Brazil
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- b São Paulo StateUniversity (UNESP) , School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Campus Araraquara , Araraquara , SP , Brazil
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Weis S, Kimmig A, Hagel S, Pletz MW. [Antibiotic stewardship and Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia]. Med Klin Intensivmed Notfmed 2017; 112:192-198. [PMID: 28378151 DOI: 10.1007/s00063-017-0270-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2017] [Accepted: 02/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Rates of antibiotic resistance are increasing worldwide and impact on the treatment of patients with bacterial infections. A broad and uncritical application in inpatient and outpatient settings as well as in agriculture has been recognized as the main driving force. Antibiotic stewardship (ABS) programs aim at countering this worrisome development using various direct interventions such as infectious disease counseling. Blood stream infections caused by Staphylococcus (S.) aureus are severe infections associated with high mortality rates. ABS interventions such as de-eskalation of the antibiotic regimen or application of narrow-spectrum beta-lactam antibiotics can significantly reduce mortality rates. In this review, we discuss the importance of ABS programs and infectious disease counseling for the treatment of S. aureus blood stream infection.
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- S Weis
- Zentrum für Infektionsmedizin und Krankenhaushygiene, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07740, Jena, Deutschland.
- Center for Sepsis Control and Care, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Deutschland.
- Klinik für Anästhesiologie und Intensivmedizin, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Deutschland.
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- Zentrum für Infektionsmedizin und Krankenhaushygiene, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07740, Jena, Deutschland
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- Zentrum für Infektionsmedizin und Krankenhaushygiene, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07740, Jena, Deutschland
- Center for Sepsis Control and Care, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Deutschland
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- Zentrum für Infektionsmedizin und Krankenhaushygiene, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Am Klinikum 1, 07740, Jena, Deutschland
- Center for Sepsis Control and Care, Universitätsklinikum Jena, Jena, Deutschland
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Sunderkötter C, Becker K. Frequent bacterial skin and soft tissue infections: diagnostic signs and treatment. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2016; 13:501-24; quiz 525-6. [PMID: 26018361 DOI: 10.1111/ddg.12721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/10/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Skin and soft tissue infections rank among the most frequent infections worldwide. Classic erysipelas is defined as a non-purulent infection by beta-hemolytic streptococci. The typical signs are tender, warm, bright erythema with tongue-like extensions and early systemic symptoms such as fever or at least chills. Erysipelas always and best responds to penicillin. Limited soft tissue infection or limited cellulitis are the terms we have introduced for infections frequently caused by S. aureus and often originating from chronic wounds or acute trauma. Clinically, they are marked by tender, erythematous swelling which, unlike erysipelas, exhibit a darker red hue and is not always accompanied by fever or chills at onset. Severe cellulitis is a purulent, partially necrotic infection extending to the fascia, with general symptoms of infection, requiring surgical management in addition to antibiotics. It often fulfils criteria of so-called complicated soft tissue infections according to the definition of the FDA, due to their frequent association with e.g. severe diabetes mellitus, peripheral arterial occlusive disease or severe immunosuppression. In contrast, the rare necrotizing skin and soft tissue infections represent a distinct entity, characterized by rapid progression to ischemic necroses and shock due to special bacterial toxins. Limited cellulitis should be treated with cephalosporins group 1 or 2, or, when S.aureus is the isolated or highly likely causative agent, isoxazolyl-penicillins (exploiting their minimal selection pressure on other bacteria). For severe cellulitis, initial antibiotic treatment (mostly iv) includes - depending on the location - agents also active against gram-negative and/or anaerobic bacteria. (e.g. clindamycine, aminopeniclilline with inhibitors of betalaktamase, fluochinolons, cephalosporines group 4). For cutaneous abscesses, drainage presents the therapy of choice. Only under certain conditions additional antibiotic therapy is required. Adherence to the diagnostic criteria and to evidence-based or consensus-derived treatment recommendations as presented herein should allow for an antibiotic therapy with a good balance of efficacy, tolerability by patients and low selection pressure for highly resistant bacteria.
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- Cord Sunderkötter
- Department of Dermatology, University Hospital Münster and Division of Infectious Diseases in Dermatology, University of Münster
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- Institute for Medical Microbiology, University Hospital Münster
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Sunderkötter C, Becker K. Häufige bakterielle Infektionen der Haut- und Weichgewebe: Klinik, Diagnostik und Therapie. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 2015. [DOI: 10.1111/ddg.12721_suppl] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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- Cord Sunderkötter
- Klinik für Hautkrankheiten des Universitätsklinikums Münster und Abteilung für translationale Dermatoinfektiologie der Universität Münster
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- Institut für Medizinische Mikrobiologie des Universitätsklinikums Münster
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Ulldemolins M, Roberts JA, Wallis SC, Rello J, Lipman J. Flucloxacillin dosing in critically ill patients with hypoalbuminaemia: special emphasis on unbound pharmacokinetics. J Antimicrob Chemother 2010; 65:1771-8. [DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkq184] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Jenkins RE, Meng X, Elliott VL, Kitteringham NR, Pirmohamed M, Park BK. Characterisation of flucloxacillin and 5-hydroxymethyl flucloxacillin haptenated HSA in vitro
and in vivo. Proteomics Clin Appl 2009; 3:720-9. [DOI: 10.1002/prca.200800222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 93] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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Landersdorfer CB, Kirkpatrick CMJ, Kinzig M, Bulitta JB, Holzgrabe U, Sörgel F. Inhibition of flucloxacillin tubular renal secretion by piperacillin. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2009; 66:648-59. [PMID: 19032173 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2125.2008.03266.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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AIMS To explore the extent, time course, site(s), mechanism and possible clinical relevance of the pharmacokinetic (PK) interaction between piperacillin and flucloxacillin. METHODS A single-dose, randomized, six-way crossover study in 10 healthy volunteers where all subjects received all of the following as 5-min intravenous infusions: (i) 1.5 g piperacillin, (ii) 0.5 g flucloxacillin, (iii) 1.5 g piperacillin + 0.5 g flucloxacillin, (iv) 3 g piperacillin, (v) 1 g flucloxacillin, and (vi) 3 g piperacillin + 1 g flucloxacillin. Drug concentrations in plasma and urine were determined by high-performance liquid chromatography. WinNonlin was used for PK modelling and statistics. RESULTS Piperacillin significantly decreased the renal clearance of flucloxacillin from 5.44 to 2.29 l h(-1) (medians, P < 0.01) and the nonrenal clearance of flucloxacillin from 2.67 to 1.80 l h(-1) (P < 0.01). The renal clearance of flucloxacillin was reduced to 45% (point estimate, 90% confidence interval 40 to 50%) and the nonrenal clearance to 66% (59, 73). The extent of interaction was larger at the higher doses. Competitive inhibition of tubular secretion by piperacillin was identified as the most likely mechanism for the decreased renal clearance of flucloxacillin. Piperacillin had a 15-times higher affinity for the renal transporter than flucloxacillin based on the molar ratio. Piperacillin PK was only slightly affected by flucloxacillin. CONCLUSIONS Piperacillin inhibits renal and nonrenal elimination of flucloxacillin. This interaction seems clinically significant, as total clearance was reduced by a factor of 1.5 for the lower and 2.1 for the higher doses. PK interactions, especially with piperacillin, are likely to occur also with other beta-lactam combinations and might be useful to improve the effectiveness of antibacterial treatment.
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Pullen J, de Rozario L, Stolk LML, Degraeuwe PLJ, van Tiel FH, Zimmermann LJI. Population pharmacokinetics and dosing of flucloxacillin in preterm and term neonates. Ther Drug Monit 2006; 28:351-8. [PMID: 16778719 DOI: 10.1097/01.ftd.0000211831.96102.91] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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In total 235 flucloxacillin total (free+protein bound) plasma concentrations were determined in 55 neonates (gestational age 26 to 42 weeks, postnatal age 0 to 44 days) with reversed-phase HPLC in surplus plasma samples from routine gentamicin assays. Population pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated according to an one compartment open model with iterative two-stage Bayesian fitting (MWPHARM 3.50, Mediware, The Netherlands). Mean clearance corrected for weight was 0.18+/-0.10 L kgh and volume of distribution corrected for weight was 0.54+/-0.17 L/kg. Pearson correlations between the individual pharmacokinetic parameters and covariates, like gestational age, plasma creatinine, and gentamicin clearance, were low and therefore not relevant for use in clinical practice. Total plasma concentrations above 200 mg/L were considered toxic and T>MIC (time above minimum inhibitory free plasma concentration) of more than 40% was considered effective. Protein binding was assumed to be 86.3% in all neonates, based on literature. The current dosage regimen, 25 or 50 mg/kg every 8 or 12 hours, did not result in effective plasma concentrations for the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus in 17 (31%) of the 55 neonates. Therefore, the authors suggest an initial dose of 25 mg/kg/4 h for all neonates, irrespective of their age, based on the breakpoint MIC value of flucloxacillin for Staphylococcus aureus (2.0 mg/L). After isolation of the causative agent of infection, flucloxacillin administration ought to be reconsidered based on the expected susceptibility pattern of the isolate. When oxacillin sensitive coagulase negative staphylococci are isolated, the initial dose should be reduced to 10 mg/kg/6 h, based on the breakpoint MIC value of 0.25 mg/L. Simulation with these new dosage regimens indicated that satisfactory plasma concentrations were reached in 52 of the 55 neonates. However, the regimens need prospective verification. Moreover, the exact role of neonatal protein binding needs to be further investigated.
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- Joyce Pullen
- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, University Hospital of Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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Carey MA, van Pelt FNAM. Immunochemical detection of flucloxacillin adduct formation in livers of treated rats. Toxicology 2005; 216:41-8. [PMID: 16112790 DOI: 10.1016/j.tox.2005.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/24/2005] [Revised: 07/13/2005] [Accepted: 07/19/2005] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Flucloxacillin is a semi-synthetic penicillin widely used in the prophylaxis and treatment of staphylococcal infections. Severe liver reactions, characterised by delayed cholestatic hepatitis and a prolonged course of recovery, are associated with flucloxacillin therapy. Clinical findings are suggestive of an immune mediated reaction but there exists little supporting experimental evidence. The formation of drug modified hepatic protein adducts has been proposed to play an important role in the hepatotoxicity of many drugs. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether flucloxacillin treatment results in adduct formation in vivo. Flucloxacillin was conjugated to rabbit serum albumin by formation of a penicilloyl determinant and used as an immunogen to raise a polyclonal antiserum specific for flucloxacillin-modified proteins. Antibody specificity was confirmed by competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) with free drug. The antiserum was used in combination with western blotting to detect adduct formation in the livers of flucloxacillin treated rats. Western blot analysis of rat liver subcellular fractions revealed the formation of six flucloxacillin adducts in various subcellular fractions. These studies demonstrate for the first time that treatment with flucloxacillin results in the formation of hepatic protein adducts.
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- Michelle A Carey
- Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics, University College Cork, Ireland.
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BACKGROUND Physiologic changes and disease-related alterations in organ function occur with aging. These changes can affect drug pharmacokinetics in older persons. OBJECTIVE This article reviews age-related changes in pharmacokinetics and their clinical relevance. METHODS A PubMed search was conducted using the terms elderly and pharmacokinetics. Other reviews were also included for literature searching. The review includes literature in particular from 1990 through April 2004. Some articles from before 1990 were included to help illustrate principles of age-related pharmacokinetics. RESULTS There are minor changes in drug absorption with aging. The effect of aging on small-bowel transporter systems is not yet fully established. Bioavailability of highly extracted drugs often is increased with age. Transdermal absorption may be delayed, especially in the case of water-soluble compounds. Fat-soluble drugs may distribute more widely and water-soluble drugs less extensively in older persons. Hepatic drug metabolism shows wide interindividual variation, and in many cases, there is an age-related decline in elimination of metabolized drugs, particularly those eliminated by the cytochrome enzyme system. Any decrement in cytochrome enzyme metabolism appears nonselective. Synthetic conjugation metabolism is less affected by age. Pseudocapillarization of the sinusoidal endothelium in the liver, restricting oxygen diffusion, and the decline in liver size and liver blood flow may influence age-related changes in rate of hepatic metabolism. Frailty, physiological stress, and illness are important predictors of drug metabolism in older individuals. Inhibition of drug metabolism is not altered with aging, but induction is reduced in a minority of studies. Renal drug elimination typically declines with age, commensurate with the fall in creatinine clearance. Renal tubular organic acid transport may decline with age, while the function of the organic base transporter is preserved but may be less responsive to stimulation. CONCLUSION Changes in pharmacokinetics occur due to age-related physiologic perturbations. These changes contribute to altered dose requirements in older persons, particularly in the case of drugs eliminated by the kidney. Interindividual variation, disease, frailty, and stress may overshadow age-related changes.
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- Barry J Cusack
- Gerontology and Pharmacology Research Unit, VA Medical Center, Boise, Idaho 83702, USA.
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Ageing is associated with a decline in drug elimination; hence, using the same doses as in younger adults may result in higher plasma drug concentrations and toxicity. Two approaches are available for dose correction to account for decreased drug elimination. One procedure is based on the extrarenal elimination fraction (Q(0)) and the age-dependent changes in creatinine clearance; the other uses the decline in total drug clearance (CL). Mean values of Q(0) and CL in young and old people are reported for many drugs in the literature and are summarised in this article. Although the pharmacokinetic techniques for dose adjustment in the elderly are useful, they provide only an average dose correction and neglect age-dependent changes in drug bio-availability, plasma protein binding, the fate of active metabolites, and altered sensitivity to drugs. To account for pharmacodynamic changes in old age, clinical and/or biochemical targets should be defined as therapeutic goals. Drugs whose effects cannot be monitored in these terms should be avoided in elderly individuals.
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- Klaus Turnheim
- Medical University Vienna, Institute of Pharmacology, Center for Biomolecular Medicine and Pharmacology, Währinger Str. 13a, A-1090 Vienna, Austria.
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