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Abstract
The pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) of aerosolized colistin was investigated against Acinetobacter baumannii and Klebsiella pneumoniae over 24 h in a neutropenic mouse lung infection model. Dose fractionation studies were performed over 2.64 to 23.8 mg/kg/day, and the data were fitted to a sigmoid inhibitory model. The area under the concentration-time curve over 24 h in the steady state divided by the MIC (AUC/MIC) in the epithelial lining fluid was the most predictive PK/PD index for aerosolized colistin against both pathogens. Our study provides important pharmacological information for optimizing aerosolized colistin.
Original language | English |
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Article number | e01790 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy |
Volume | 62 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 2018 |
Keywords
- Acinetobacter baumannii
- Gram-negative bacteria
- Klebsiella pneumoniae
- Polymyxin
- Pulmonary administration
- Respiratory tract infections
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Novel inhalation formulation of colistin and combination therapy against Gram-negative 'superbugs'.
Chan, H., Zhou, Q., Li, J. & Fouras, A. C.
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) (Australia)
1/01/14 → 31/12/16
Project: Research