Rationale and Logistics of Continuous Infusion Cephalosporin Antibiotics

Rationale and Logistics of Continuous Infusion Cephalosporin Antibiotics

Cephalosporins have traditionally been administered as an intermittent infusion. With the knowledge that cephalosporins demonstrate a time-dependent pharmacodynamic profile, administration via continuous infusion may provide more effective antibiotic exposure for successful therapy. Proposed benefit...

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Main Authors: Abbie L. Blunier, R. Jake Crocker, Rachel Foster, Stephanie S. May, Caroline E. Powers, P. Brandon Bookstaver
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-12-01
Series:Pharmacy
Subjects:
cephalosporins
beta-lactam antibiotics
continuous infusion
pharmacokinetics
pharmacodynamics
antimicrobial stewardship
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2226-4787/12/6/185
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Summary:Cephalosporins have traditionally been administered as an intermittent infusion. With the knowledge that cephalosporins demonstrate a time-dependent pharmacodynamic profile, administration via continuous infusion may provide more effective antibiotic exposure for successful therapy. Proposed benefits of administration via continuous infusion include less IV manipulation, decreased potential for antibiotic resistance, and potential cost savings. The objective of this review was to provide a detailed assessment of available evidence for the use of continuous infusion cephalosporins and practical dosing and administration recommendations. Studies were gathered and assessed for inclusion via a literature search of PubMed and Ovid MEDLINE using mesh terms [“continuous infusion” and “cephalosporin”], “intermittent infusion”, [“intermittent versus continuous” and “cephalosporin”], “continuous infusion cephalosporin”, as well as specific drug names. References from included studies were also evaluated for inclusion. Data which compared the two administration methods (continuous infusion vs. intermittent infusion) were evaluated. Thirty-five studies were analyzed among several cephalosporins with variable delivery. Dosing regimens utilized in the selected studies were assessed with known compatibility and stability data and further summarized.
ISSN:2226-4787

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