Impact of vancomycin area under the curve in early or later phase on efficacy and nephrotoxicity in patients with enterococcal bloodstream infections: a multicenter study

Abstract Background The optimal pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) parameters of vancomycin that can improve outcomes in enterococcal infections remain controversial. To clarify the therapeutic target for this antibiotic, this study aimed to determine vancomycin PK/PD parameters associated...

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Main Authors: Piyawadee Tangvichitrerk, Dhitiwat Changpradub, Jatapat Hemapanpairoa, Piraporn Juntanawiwat, Wichai Santimaleeworagun
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author Piyawadee Tangvichitrerk
Dhitiwat Changpradub
Jatapat Hemapanpairoa
Piraporn Juntanawiwat
Wichai Santimaleeworagun
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description Abstract Background The optimal pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) parameters of vancomycin that can improve outcomes in enterococcal infections remain controversial. To clarify the therapeutic target for this antibiotic, this study aimed to determine vancomycin PK/PD parameters associated with efficacy in the early (during 72 h) or later (after 72 h) phase of treatment and nephrotoxicity in enterococcal bloodstream infection patients. Methods This multicenter retrospective study reviewed medical records of patients with enterococcal bloodstream infections treated with intravenous vancomycin infusion for at least 72 h between January 2016 and March 2024 at Phramongkutklao Hospital or Nopparatrajathanee Hospital in Bangkok, and Rachaburi Hospital in Rachaburi Province, Thailand. Patients with data available on serum vancomycin concentration were analyzed. The primary outcomes were 30-day mortality and acute kidney injury. The estimates of the mean 24-h area under the curve in the first 72 h (AUC24) and in steady state (AUCss) were determined by Bayesian theorem. Results Overall, 201 vancomycin concentrations were measured within the first 72 h after vancomycin treatment, while 156 were in a steady state (> 72 h). According to Classification and Regression Tree analysis, vancomycin AUC at 420 mg·h/l was the PK/PD target for 30-day mortality. Results reveal that patients with AUC24 (early phase) and AUCss < 420 mg·h/l (later phase) had significantly higher 14-day, 30-day, and in-hospital mortality than AUC ≥ 420 mg·h/l groups. In addition, patients with AUC24 ≥ 420 mg·h/l in the early phase had significantly reduced microbiological failure (p = 0.004). Patients with AUC ≥ 700 mg·h/l in early and later phases had significantly increased acute kidney injury risk. In addition, patients receiving concomitant nephrotoxic drugs had an AUC cutoff value of 650 mg·h/l. Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that vancomycin AUCss < 420 mg·h/l, unknown source of bacteremia, and acute kidney injury were significantly associated with 30-day mortality. Conclusions AUC 420–650 mg·h/l in early and later phases was the target of vancomycin’s PK/PD in enterococcal bacteremia patients for efficacy and to prevent acute kidney injury. This study suggests close monitoring of vancomycin levels to ensure efficacy and safety.
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spelling doaj-art-05cf0715df7c4bbd8e60b9fe815289182025-02-02T12:10:25ZengBMCBMC Infectious Diseases1471-23342025-01-0125111010.1186/s12879-024-10399-9Impact of vancomycin area under the curve in early or later phase on efficacy and nephrotoxicity in patients with enterococcal bloodstream infections: a multicenter studyPiyawadee Tangvichitrerk0Dhitiwat Changpradub1Jatapat Hemapanpairoa2Piraporn Juntanawiwat3Wichai Santimaleeworagun4The College of Pharmacotherapy of ThailandDivision of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, Phramongkutklao HospitalDepartment of Pharmaceutical Care, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn UniversityDepartment of Clinical Pathology, Division of Microbiology, Phramongkutklao HospitalDepartment of Pharmaceutical Care, Faculty of Pharmacy, Silpakorn UniversityAbstract Background The optimal pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) parameters of vancomycin that can improve outcomes in enterococcal infections remain controversial. To clarify the therapeutic target for this antibiotic, this study aimed to determine vancomycin PK/PD parameters associated with efficacy in the early (during 72 h) or later (after 72 h) phase of treatment and nephrotoxicity in enterococcal bloodstream infection patients. Methods This multicenter retrospective study reviewed medical records of patients with enterococcal bloodstream infections treated with intravenous vancomycin infusion for at least 72 h between January 2016 and March 2024 at Phramongkutklao Hospital or Nopparatrajathanee Hospital in Bangkok, and Rachaburi Hospital in Rachaburi Province, Thailand. Patients with data available on serum vancomycin concentration were analyzed. The primary outcomes were 30-day mortality and acute kidney injury. The estimates of the mean 24-h area under the curve in the first 72 h (AUC24) and in steady state (AUCss) were determined by Bayesian theorem. Results Overall, 201 vancomycin concentrations were measured within the first 72 h after vancomycin treatment, while 156 were in a steady state (> 72 h). According to Classification and Regression Tree analysis, vancomycin AUC at 420 mg·h/l was the PK/PD target for 30-day mortality. Results reveal that patients with AUC24 (early phase) and AUCss < 420 mg·h/l (later phase) had significantly higher 14-day, 30-day, and in-hospital mortality than AUC ≥ 420 mg·h/l groups. In addition, patients with AUC24 ≥ 420 mg·h/l in the early phase had significantly reduced microbiological failure (p = 0.004). Patients with AUC ≥ 700 mg·h/l in early and later phases had significantly increased acute kidney injury risk. In addition, patients receiving concomitant nephrotoxic drugs had an AUC cutoff value of 650 mg·h/l. Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that vancomycin AUCss < 420 mg·h/l, unknown source of bacteremia, and acute kidney injury were significantly associated with 30-day mortality. Conclusions AUC 420–650 mg·h/l in early and later phases was the target of vancomycin’s PK/PD in enterococcal bacteremia patients for efficacy and to prevent acute kidney injury. This study suggests close monitoring of vancomycin levels to ensure efficacy and safety.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-10399-9Acute kidney injuryEnterococciGlycopeptidePK/PD targetTherapeutic drug monitoring
spellingShingle Piyawadee Tangvichitrerk
Dhitiwat Changpradub
Jatapat Hemapanpairoa
Piraporn Juntanawiwat
Wichai Santimaleeworagun
Impact of vancomycin area under the curve in early or later phase on efficacy and nephrotoxicity in patients with enterococcal bloodstream infections: a multicenter study
BMC Infectious Diseases
Acute kidney injury
Enterococci
Glycopeptide
PK/PD target
Therapeutic drug monitoring
title Impact of vancomycin area under the curve in early or later phase on efficacy and nephrotoxicity in patients with enterococcal bloodstream infections: a multicenter study
title_full Impact of vancomycin area under the curve in early or later phase on efficacy and nephrotoxicity in patients with enterococcal bloodstream infections: a multicenter study
title_fullStr Impact of vancomycin area under the curve in early or later phase on efficacy and nephrotoxicity in patients with enterococcal bloodstream infections: a multicenter study
title_full_unstemmed Impact of vancomycin area under the curve in early or later phase on efficacy and nephrotoxicity in patients with enterococcal bloodstream infections: a multicenter study
title_short Impact of vancomycin area under the curve in early or later phase on efficacy and nephrotoxicity in patients with enterococcal bloodstream infections: a multicenter study
title_sort impact of vancomycin area under the curve in early or later phase on efficacy and nephrotoxicity in patients with enterococcal bloodstream infections a multicenter study
topic Acute kidney injury
Enterococci
Glycopeptide
PK/PD target
Therapeutic drug monitoring
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-024-10399-9
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