2332. Higher Pediatric Vancomycin Dosing Trends Toward Improved Therapeutic Troughs
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.1985
Abstract: Abstract Background Vancomycin is challenging to dose due to a narrow therapeutic index. Inadequate dosing undertreats dangerous infections, while high doses can cause Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). Standard pediatric vancomycin dosing (40–60 mg/kg/day) often produces… read more here.
Keywords: vancomycin; initial trough; therapeutic troughs; rate ... See more keywords