Validation of a Nomogram for Achieving Target Trough Concentration of Vancomycin: Accuracy in Patients With Augmented Renal Function

Background: Adjustment of initial vancomycin (VCM) dosage has been recommended on the basis of the renal function nomogram in therapeutic drug monitoring guidelines in Japan. However, this nomogram has not been clinically validated, and few studies have focused on its usefulness in patients with risk of augmented renal function. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the validity of the VCM nomogram and the association between patient conditions related to augmented renal function and its accuracy. Methods: In this retrospective study, we screened data of 398 patients who received VCM and had estimated glomerular filtration rates ≥30 mL·min−1·1.73 m−2. Patients who met nomogram dosing criteria were categorized into a nomogram group, and the associations of age, renal function, and individual conditions such as febrile neutropenia, solid tumor, blood cancer, and brain injury with subtherapeutic concentrations (
Source: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Original Article Source Type: research