Population PK Analysis
Dosing Parameters
Applied Population: Critically ill adults (excluding AKI ≥2, KRT, ECMO). V1 scaled by total body weight. CL uses CrCL Used (clinical override). Original study used CKD-EPI Cr-CysC eGFR — consider using de-indexed CKD-EPI value for CrCL Used when cystatin C is available.
Protein Binding: 20%
Vd: V1 = 15.56 × (WT/70) L; V2 = 10.63 L (fixed); Q = 7.09 L/hr
BSV: ω CL = 23.9% CV; ω V1 = 43.2% CV (log-normal IIV)
Target: 100% fT > 4×MIC
Barreto EF et al. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2023
Concentration-Time Profile
Pharmacokinetic Results
What-If Exposure Analysis
Simulates a virtual population of patients like the current one (sampling cefepime's published between-subject variability in clearance and central volume, Barreto 2023) at the current dose, and reports the fraction that attains the efficacy target.
How does this work? →100% fT>4×MIC
free trough ≥ 8×MIC
Free Trough Distribution Across Simulated Population
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Dosing Parameters
Protein Binding: 16%
Vd: 0.43 L/kg (adj BW)
Target: 100% fT > 4×MIC
Udy et al. Chest 2012
Pharmacokinetic Results
Concentration-Time Profile
Dosing Parameters
Protein Binding: 2%
Vd: 0.23 L/kg (adj BW)
Target: 100% fT > 4×MIC
Kees et al. J Clin Pharmacol 2016
Pharmacokinetic Results
Concentration-Time Profile
Dosing Parameters
Protein Binding: 10%
Vd: Two-compartment model
V1: 18.9 L (9.02 L if on mech vent)
Target: 100% fT > 4×MIC
Georges et al. Br J Clin Pharmacol 2012
Pharmacokinetic Results
Concentration-Time Profile
Dosing Parameters
Protein Binding: 50%
Vd: 0.57 L/kg (CrCL≥60) or 0.83 L/kg
Target AUC/MIC: 400-550
Matzke et al. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 1984
Pharmacokinetic Results
Concentration-Time Profile
Dosing Parameters
Protein Binding: 80%
Vd: 0.21 L/kg (adj BW)
Target: 100% fT > 4×MIC
Lavillaureix J et al. Infection 1975;3(2):105-114
Pharmacokinetic Results
Concentration-Time Profile
Dosing Parameters
Protein Binding: ~20%
Vd: 0.28 L/kg (adj BW)
Target: 100% fT > 4×MIC
Blum et al. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 1989
Pharmacokinetic Results
Concentration-Time Profile
Dosing Parameters
Protein Binding: 16%
Vd: 0.22 L/kg (adj BW)
Target: 100% fT > 4×MIC
Wooley et al. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2014
Pharmacokinetic Results
Concentration-Time Profile
Dosing Parameters
Protein Binding: 65%
Vd: 0.41 L/kg (adj BW)
Target: 100% fT > 4×MIC
Bryan & Stone. Ann Intern Med 1975
Pharmacokinetic Results
Concentration-Time Profile
Dosing Parameters
Protein Binding: ~58%
Vd1: 7.78 L (Central)
Target: 100% fT > 4×MIC
Katsube et al. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2017
Pharmacokinetic Results
Concentration-Time Profile
Dosing Parameters
Protein Binding: 11%
Vd: 0.7 L/kg (adj BW)
Target AUC/MIC: ≥ 25
Brammer et al. Rev Infect Dis 1990
Pharmacokinetic Results
Concentration-Time Profile
Dosing Parameters
Protein Binding: 92%
Vd: V1 = 4.80 L; V2 = 3.13 + 0.0458 × (WT − 75.1) L (×1.93 if infected)
Target AUC/MIC: ≥ 666
Dvorchik BH et al. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2004;48(8):2799-2807
Pharmacokinetic Results
Concentration-Time Profile
Dosing Parameters
Protein Binding: <10% (negligible)
Vd: 0.25 L/kg (adj BW)
Target AUC/MIC: ≥ 100
Kashuba ADM et al. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 1999;43(3):623-629
Pharmacokinetic Results
Concentration-Time Profile
Dosing Parameters
Protein Binding: <10% (negligible)
Vd: 0.25 L/kg (adj BW)
Target AUC/MIC: ≥ 100
Kashuba ADM et al. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 1999;43(3):623-629
Pharmacokinetic Results
Concentration-Time Profile
Dosing Parameters
Protein Binding: 4%
Vd: 0.25 L/kg (adj BW)
Target AUC/MIC: ≥ 100
Kashuba ADM et al. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 1999;43(3):623-629
Pharmacokinetic Results
Concentration-Time Profile
Dosing Parameters
Protein Binding: 30%
Vd: 1.1 L/kg (adj BW)
Target AUC/MIC: ≥ 80
Roberts JA et al. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2016;60(3):1459-1463
Pharmacokinetic Results
Concentration-Time Profile
Dosing Parameters
Protein Binding: ~30%
Vd: Vss = V1(16.2) + V2(29.0) = 45.2 L (not weight-based)
Target AUC/MIC: ≥ 80 (safety: AUC₄ < 400 for thrombocytopenia risk)
Soraluce A et al. Pharmaceutics 2020
Pharmacokinetic Results
Concentration-Time Profile
Dosing Parameters
Protein Binding: 20%
Vd: 0.25 L/kg (adj BW)
Target: 100% fT > 4×MIC
Jaruratanasirikul S et al. Pharmacotherapy 2021;41(7):572-597
Pharmacokinetic Results
Concentration-Time Profile
Dosing Parameters
Protein Binding: 20%
Vd: 0.29 L/kg (adj BW)
Target: 100% fT > 4×MIC
Chauzy A et al. J Antimicrob Chemother 2022;77(11):3173-3179
Pharmacokinetic Results
Concentration-Time Profile
Renal Replacement Therapy
1. Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
CRRT Parameters
CRRT Clearance Results
L/hr
Concentration-Time Projection (from Total CL)
Projects the curve directly from the Total CL above and the Vd estimate — no need to back into a GFR value. Vd = (Vd L/kg) × weight. K = Total CL ÷ Vd. Select a drug and enter a dosing regimen.
Projected Regimen
Projected PK
Projected Concentration-Time Profile
2. Intermittent Hemodialysis (IHD)
Models the CRRT→IHD transition problem: clearance is time-varying — CL(t) = off-dialysis CL (+ residual renal) between sessions, plus the drug's dialytic clearance CL(HD) during each high-flux session. The curve shows the characteristic IHD pattern (slow interdialytic decline, steep intradialytic drop) against the 4–8×MIC free-concentration target window. Doses are timed from therapy start (hour 0), sessions from the schedule below.
Drug & Regimen
Dialysis Schedule
Time-Varying PK
Concentration-Time Profile On & Off Dialysis
Vancomycin Two-Level PK Assessment
Vancomycin Steady-State Two-Level PK
Pharmacokinetic Calculations Derived from Two-Levels
AUC Profile from Two Levels
Dosing Assessment
Based on the above PK analysis, the Total Daily Dose recommended to achieve a 24hr AUC of 475 is -- mg/day (CL: -- L/hr × 475)
Predicted Regimen Profile
Vancomycin First Dose Two-Level PK
Pharmacokinetic Calculations Derived from Two-Levels
AUC Profile
Aminoglycoside Two-Level PK Assessment
Aminoglycoside Steady-State Two-Level PK (Gent / Tobra / Amikacin)
Pharmacokinetic Calculations Derived from Two-Levels
Alternative Dosing Calculator
Conventional (Multiple-Daily) Dosing — Gram-negative infections:
Peak (Cmax/MIC): ≥ 8–10 mg/L
Trough (Cmin): Tobramycin/Gentamicin 0.5–2 mg/L
Trough (Cmin): Amikacin 2–4 mg/L
Conventional (Multiple-Daily) Dosing — Synergy (endocarditis):
Peak (Cmax): 3–4 mg/L
Trough (Cmin): <1 mg/L
Predicted Regimen Profile
AUC Profile
Aminoglycoside First Dose Two-Level PK (Gent / Tobra / Amikacin)
Pharmacokinetic Calculations Derived from Two-Levels
Alternative Dosing Calculator
Conventional (Multiple-Daily) Dosing — Gram-negative infections:
Peak (Cmax/MIC): ≥ 8–10 mg/L
Trough (Cmin): Tobramycin/Gentamicin 0.5–2 mg/L
Trough (Cmin): Amikacin 2–4 mg/L
Conventional (Multiple-Daily) Dosing — Synergy (endocarditis):
Peak (Cmax): 3–4 mg/L
Trough (Cmin): <1 mg/L