Purpose. Vancomycin dosages in overweight and obese children were evaluated. Methods. This retrospective study evaluated data for children who were age 2–17 years, received i.v. vancomycin, and were ...
Purpose. Seven methods for estimating vancomycin pharmacokinetic parameters were studied to determine which method best predicted measured concentrations for patients at a community teaching hospital.
Jennifer Le, PharmD Pediatric patients who attain higher trough levels of the drug may be at higher risk of kidney damage. SAN FRANCISCO—Nephrotoxicity from vancomycin therapy develops more quickly in ...