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ArticleAntibiotics (Basel, Switzerland)2025

Linezolid Serum Concentration Variability Among Critically Ill Patients Based on Renal Function and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy Administration.

Stefano Agliardi, Beatrice Brunoni, Gianluca Gazzaniga, Leonardo Baggio, Riccardo Giossi, Greta Guarnieri, Stefania Paccagnini, Matteo Laratta, Thomas Langer, Sara Santambrogio and 5 more

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Article in Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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  1. [Research on the pharmacokinetics of linezolid in burn patients].Zhonghua shao shang yu chuang mian xiu fu za zhi · 2026
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Stefano AgliardiDepartment of Medical Biotechnologies and Translational Medicine, Post-Graduate School of Pharmacology and Clinical Toxicology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-9765-5529
Beatrice BrunoniDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0009-0002-3110-5967
Gianluca GazzanigaDepartment of Medical Biotechnologies and Translational Medicine, Post-Graduate School of Pharmacology and Clinical Toxicology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0648-3309
Leonardo BaggioDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0009-0005-3993-0381
Riccardo GiossiChemical-Clinical Analyses, Poison Control Center and Clinical Pharmacology Unit, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 20162 Milan, Italy.
Greta GuarnieriDepartment of Medical Biotechnologies and Translational Medicine, Post-Graduate School of Pharmacology and Clinical Toxicology, University of Milan, 20122 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0009-0001-4589-017X
Stefania PaccagniniChemical-Clinical Analyses, Poison Control Center and Clinical Pharmacology Unit, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 20162 Milan, Italy.
Matteo LarattaDepartment of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 20162 Milan, Italy.
Thomas LangerDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, Italy.
Sara SantambrogioDepartment of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 20162 Milan, Italy.
Gianpaola MontiDepartment of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 20162 Milan, Italy.
Romano DanesiChemical-Clinical Analyses, Poison Control Center and Clinical Pharmacology Unit, ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda, 20162 Milan, Italy.
Francesco ScaglioneDepartment of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0002-8554-2401
Arianna PaniDepartment of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0001-6464-2596
Roberto FumagalliDepartment of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca, 20126 Milan, Italy.ORCID 0000-0003-0398-1329

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundLinezolid standard dosing is typically applied in ICU without adjustments, even in renal impairment. This study examines serum concentration variability by renal function or CRRT administration in patients receiving 1200 mg/day of linezolid.

methodsThis retrospective, single-center, non-randomized observational study was conducted at Niguarda Hospital (Milan, Italy) on data from the two-year period 2023-2024. ICU patients receiving linezolid, with a renal function determination and trough TDM performed at steady-state were included and stratified by renal function or CRRT status.

results54 patients were included, with 18 (33%) undergoing CRRT (CVVH). CRRT patients presented higher median linezolid concentrations (4.6 mg/L) than non-CRRT patients (3.2 mg/L), and a lower risk of underdosing (17% vs. 39%). CRRT patients showed significantly lower concentrations (4.6 mg/L vs. 10 mg/L,

conclusionsAfter standard-dosing administration, linezolid levels vary widely in critically ill patients. Renal function significantly affects pharmacokinetics: severe impairment increases overdose risk, while ARC may cause underdosing. Standard-dosing appears adequate in CRRT patients, with levels similar to moderate-impairment. Continuous infusion aids target attainment in normal or ARC patients but raises overdose risk in severe impairment. TDM-based personalized dosing seems crucial to optimize therapy and reduce toxicity or failure.

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antimicrobialsintensive carelinezolidpharmacokineticstherapeutic drug monitoring

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PMCPMC12729784

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