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Impact of Recent Methamphetamine Use on Vancomycin Clearance

S Andrea Laguado1, Nina Vadiei1, Kateryna Yenina1

  • 1S. Andrea Laguado, Pharm.D, Nina Vadiei, Pharm.D, BCPP, Kateryna Yenina, Pharm.D, BCPS, The University of Arizona/Banner University Medical Center South, Tucson, Arizona.

Psychopharmacology Bulletin
|August 1, 2020
PubMed
Abstract

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Recent methamphetamine use appears to increase vancomycin clearance. However, this stimulant drug did not significantly affect achieving target vancomycin trough levels in patients. Further research is needed.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Clinical Pharmacology
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Vancomycin is a critical antibiotic for treating serious Gram-positive infections.
  • Understanding factors influencing vancomycin clearance is crucial for optimizing therapeutic efficacy.
  • The impact of recreational drug use, such as methamphetamine, on drug metabolism is not well-established.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between recent methamphetamine use and vancomycin clearance.
  • To determine if methamphetamine use influences the achievement of target vancomycin trough concentrations.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective, multi-center study involving adult patients receiving vancomycin.
  • Patients were categorized based on urine drug screen results for amphetamines.
  • Vancomycin clearance and trough concentrations were primary outcome measures.

Main Results:

  • Vancomycin clearance was significantly higher in patients with recent methamphetamine use (94.54 mL/min) compared to controls (86.84 mL/min).
  • No significant difference in achieving goal vancomycin trough levels was observed between the groups.
  • Increased vancomycin clearance was also associated with higher BMI and cocaine use.

Conclusions:

  • Recent methamphetamine use may be associated with increased vancomycin clearance.
  • Further prospective studies are warranted to confirm these findings and explore the impact on therapeutic drug monitoring.
Keywords:
adultamphetaminedrug usersintravenoussubstance abusevancomycin

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