A retrospective study to estimate serum vancomycin trough concentrations in pediatric patients with current recommended dosing regimen

A retrospective study to estimate serum vancomycin trough concentrations in pediatric patients with current recommended dosing regimen

Background: Vancomycin is widely prescribed to treat infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). According to the Infectious Disease Society of America 2011 MRSA guidelines for adults, trough concentrations of 15–20 μg/ml were recommended with vancomycin 15–20 mg/kg/dose...

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Main Authors: Chia-Ning Chang, Wen-Tsung Lo, Ming-Chin Chan, Chih-Chien Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Medical Sciences
Subjects:
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
pediatric dose
trough concentration
vancomycin
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