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Comment on "evaluation of high dose post-dialytic versus daily beta-lactam dosing in hemodialysis patients using
Sarah Alhassan Aljumaa1, Mohammed Al Musawa1, Rania El Lababidi1
1Department of Pharmacy Services, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Abstract:
This correspondence acknowledges the authors' efforts in addressing an important clinical question and evaluating a practical dosing approach for patients undergoing hemodialysis. We highlight several methodological assumptions within the simulation model that may limit the clinical interpretability of the results, including the extrapolation of PK/PD targets from individuals with normal kidney function, the use of non-standard avibactam thresholds, and the unvalidated implications of prolonged sub-MIC intervals in hemodialysis populations. We further emphasize the need for dedicated PK/PD investigations and supporting clinical outcome data before these dosing strategies can be confidently integrated into practice.
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