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]
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Abstract
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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