scholarly journals Amikacin use and therapeutic drug monitoring in adults: do dose regimens and drug exposures affect either outcome or adverse events? A systematic review

2016 ◽  
Vol 71 (10) ◽  
pp. 2754-2759 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abi Jenkins ◽  
Alison H. Thomson ◽  
Nicholas M. Brown ◽  
Yvonne Semple ◽  
Christine Sluman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Drug Monitoring ◽  
Therapeutic Drug

scholarly journals Thiopurines’ Metabolites and Drug Toxicity: A Meta-Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 2216
Author(s):  
Paula Sousa ◽  
Maria Manuela Estevinho ◽  
Cláudia Camila Dias ◽  
Paula Ministro ◽  
Uri Kopylov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring ◽  
Drug Monitoring ◽  
Alanine Aminotransferase ◽  
Odds Ratio ◽  
Drug Toxicity ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Therapeutic Drug ◽  
Gastrointestinal Intolerance ◽  
The Relationship

Many questions remain unanswered regarding therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) utility with thiopurines. This study aims to establish a relationship between thiopurines’ metabolites and drug toxicity. We performed a systematic review with inclusion of studies evaluating the relationship between thiopurines’ metabolites and drug toxicity. Meta-analysis of mean difference (MD), correlations and odds ratio (OR) was performed. We identified 21,240 records, 72 of which were eligible for meta-analysis. Levels of 6-thioguanine nucleotides (6-TGN) were higher in patients with leukopenia (MD 127.06 pmol/8 × 108 RBC) and gastrointestinal intolerance (MD 201.46 pmol/8 × 108 RBC), and lower in patients with hepatotoxicity (MD −40.6 pmol × 108 RBC). We established a significant correlation between 6-TGN and leukocytes (r = −0.21), neutrophils (r = −0.24) and alanine aminotransferase levels (r = −0.24). OR for leukopenia in patients with elevated 6-TGN was 4.63 (95% CI 2.24; 9.57). An optimal cut-off of 135 pmol/8 × 108 RBC for leukopenia was calculated (sensitivity 75.4%; specificity 46.4%). 6-methylmercaptopurine ribonucleotides (6-MMPR) were significantly associated with hepatotoxicity (MD 3241.2 pmol/8 × 108 RBC; OR 4.28; 95% CI 3.20; 5.71). Levels of 6-MMPR measured in the first 8 weeks of treatment were associated with leukopenia. We conclude that TDM could be used to prevent thiopurines’ toxicity. As optimal metabolites level may vary according to indication, physicians may adapt posology to decrease toxicity without compromising efficacy.

Is Therapeutic Drug Monitoring for Anti-tumour Necrosis Factor Agents in Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Ready for Standard of Care? A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 1057-1065 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raj Shah ◽  
Gila R Hoffman ◽  
Mohammed El-Dallal ◽  
Alexander M Goldowsky ◽  
Ye Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel Disease ◽  
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring ◽  
Bowel Disease ◽  
Drug Monitoring ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Therapeutic Drug ◽  
Quality Of Evidence ◽  
Inflammatory Bowel

Abstract Introduction Using therapeutic drug monitoring [TDM] in adult patients with inflammatory bowel disease [IBD] remains controversial. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to answer four clinical PICO [Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome] questions. Methods We searched MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central from inception to June 30, 2019. Remission was defined by the manuscripts’ definitions of clinical remission. Data were analysed using RevMan 5.3. Quality of evidence was assessed with GRADE methodology. Results We identified and screened 3365 abstracts and 11 articles. PICO 1 Reactive vs No TDM: six studies pooled showed 57.1% [257/450] failed to achieve remission following reactive TDM vs 44.7% [268/600] in the no TDM group (risk ratio [RR]: 1.14; 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.88–1.47). PICO 2 Proactive vs no TDM: five studies pooled showed 19.5% [75/384] failed to maintain remission in the proactive TDM group vs 33.4% [248/742] in the no TDM group [RR: 0.60; 95% CI 0.35–1.04]. PICO 3 Proactive vs Reactive TDM: two retrospective studies pooled showed 14.2% [26/183] failure to maintain remission in the proactive TDM group and 64.7% [119/184] in the reactive TDM group [RR: 0.22; 95% CI 0.15–0.32]. PICO 4 TDM [proactive/reactive] vs No TDM: we pooled 10 studies showing 39.7% [332/837] failed to achieve remission in the TDM [proactive/reactive] cohort vs 40.3% [428/1063] in the no TDM cohort [RR: 0.94; 95% CI 0.77–1.14]. Overall, the quality of evidence in each PICO was very low when using GRADE. Conclusions This meta-analysis shows that data supporting use of TDM in adults are limited and of very low quality. Further well-designed randomized controlled trials are needed to determine the place of TDM in clinical practice.

Levetiracetam for Mood Stabilization and Maintenance of Seizure Control Following Multiple Treatment Failures

2005 ◽  
Vol 39 (11) ◽  
pp. 1928-1931 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven C Stoner ◽  
Jessica W Lea ◽  
Angel L Wolf ◽  
Arnaldo A Berges
Keyword(s):  
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring ◽  
Adverse Events ◽  
Drug Monitoring ◽  
Adverse Reactions ◽  
Seizure Control ◽  
Therapeutic Drug ◽  
Multiple Treatment ◽  
Case Summary ◽  
Mood Stabilization ◽  
Antiepileptic Medications

OBJECTIVE To report the case of a patient who experienced adverse events in succession to antiepileptic medications being used for both antiepileptic and mood-stabilization benefit. CASE SUMMARY A 46-year-old white woman developed hyponatremia with carbamazepine, hyperammonemia with divalproex, cognitive impairment with topiramate, and hyponatremia with oxcarbazepine. The patient was stabilized physically and psychiatrically on levetiracetam without any noted adverse events. DISCUSSION The adverse events in this report have been associated with the medications in question. The patient's presentation is unique, as she developed adverse events in succession to antiepileptic drugs being used to treat both a seizure disorder and symptoms of mood instability. The Naranjo rankings for the reported adverse events indicated the associations were probable (carbamazepine, divalproex, oxcarbazepine) and possible (topiramate). After repeated incidences of intolerability to these drugs, levetiracetam was initiated and provided both seizure control and mood-stabilizing benefits, which eventually led to hospital discharge. CONCLUSIONS Levetiracetam may provide mood-stabilizing qualities through a mechanism that is unique from that of other antiepileptic agents used for their mood-stabilizing properties. There are potential advantages with levetiracetam, as no specific therapeutic drug monitoring parameters need to be followed after its introduction. Additionally, this case emphasizes the importance of therapeutic drug monitoring and frequent assessments to prevent physical and psychiatric adverse reactions.

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