"Random" gentamicin concentrations do not predict trough levels in neonates receiving once daily fixed dose regimens

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Monitoring plasma gentamicin concentrations in neonates 24 hours after a once daily dose (4 mg/kg) often necessitates additional blood sampling. In adults a nomogram has been developed enabling evaluation of gentamicin doses by sampl...

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Main Authors: Nye Kathy, Brookes Isobel, Boyle Elaine M, Watkinson Mike, Riordan F Andrew I
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-03-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2431/6/8