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A practical alternative to conventional aminoglycoside dosing methods

M P Goldman1, M A Fuller

  • 1Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, OH 44195.

The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
|November 1, 1993
PubMed
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The Fuller-Goldman (FG) method offers a viable alternative for adjusting aminoglycoside dosages. This method, while using pharmacokinetic principles, slightly overestimates dosage compared to standard equations but remains a practical option for clinical use.

Area of Science:

  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Clinical Pharmacology
  • Drug Dosing

Background:

  • Aminoglycoside monitoring is crucial for effective and safe patient treatment.
  • Standard pharmacokinetic equations (SPE) are commonly used for aminoglycoside dosage adjustments.
  • Alternative methods are needed to simplify and optimize drug dosing strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the Fuller-Goldman (FG) method as an alternative approach to aminoglycoside dosage adjustment.
  • To compare the FG method with standard pharmacokinetic equations (SPE) using clinical data.
  • To evaluate the viability of the FG method for routine pharmacokinetic monitoring.

Main Methods:

  • Information synthesized from pharmacokinetic textbooks and foundational concepts.

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  • Retrospective analysis of 40 patient datasets with peak and trough aminoglycoside serum concentrations.
  • Comparison of dosage and half-life (t1/2) projections between the FG method and SPE.

    • Main Results:

    • The FG method demonstrated assumptions and limitations comparable to SPE.
    • Dosage recommendations from the FG method were, on average, 10.18% higher than SPE.
    • The FG method underestimated the half-life (t1/2) by 2.96% compared to SPE.

    Conclusions:

    • The Fuller-Goldman (FG) method is a practical alternative for aminoglycoside dosage adjustments.
    • This method relies on fundamental pharmacokinetic principles for its application.
    • Clinical data suggest the FG method is a viable option, despite minor discrepancies with SPE.