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Observational studyBMC pharmacology & toxicology2026

Association of elevated linezolid trough concentrations with hyperlactatemia in elderly patients: a multicenter observational study in China.

Yaping Yuan, Tingting Liu, Xia Wu, Xiaoxiao Duan, Cheng Zhao, Junshuai Zhao, Jiaxin Liu, Chao Wang, Xiaomin Chen, Weiqiao Rao and 6 more

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Yaping Yuan *Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China.
Tingting Liu *Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China.
Xia Wu *Chinese PLA Medical School, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China.
Xiaoxiao DuanDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China.
Cheng ZhaoDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China.
Junshuai ZhaoDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China.
Jiaxin LiuDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China.
Chao WangDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Fourth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China.
Xiaomin ChenBGI Genomics Co., Ltd, Shenzhen, 518083, China.
Weiqiao RaoBGI Genomics Co., Ltd, Shenzhen, 518083, China.
Zhimei DuanDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The First Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China.
Guoxin MoCollege of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, The Eighth Medical Center, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China.
Qingkao ZhangJingnan Medical District, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China.
Xiangqun FangDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China. xqfang2020@126.com.
Lixin XieCollege of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China. xielx301@126.com.
Hongxia LiDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Second Medical Center, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100853, China. lhxia301@126.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe association between hyperlactatemia (HLA) and linezolid concentrations in elderly patients remains poorly understood. This study aimed to explore the associations among linezolid trough concentrations, HLA, and clinical outcomes in elderly patients.

methodsElderly patients receiving linezolid treatment at four tertiary hospitals in Beijing between May 2021 and June 2023 were enrolled. Linezolid concentrations and arterial lactate levels were dynamically monitored, and risk factors for HLA and mortality were analyzed to develop a clinical prediction model.

resultsA total of 231 patients were studied, among whom 116 (50.2%) developed HLA. The median average trough concentration (C

conclusionElevated linezolid concentration was independently associated with higher arterial lactate levels, and was exploratorily associated with 30-day mortality in elderly patients. Given the observational design and the limited number of events, these findings should be considered hypothesis-generating. Routine combined monitoring of linezolid concentration and arterial lactate is recommended to guide timely dosage adjustment and reduce adverse outcomes. CLINICAL

trial registrationChinese Clinical Trial Registry (trial registration number: ChiCTR2100045707; April 23, 2021).

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Anti-Bacterial AgentsHyperlactatemiaLinezolidAgedAged, 80 and overChinaFemaleHumansLactic AcidMaleAnti-Bacterial AgentsLactic AcidLinezolidElderly patientsHyperlactatemiaLinezolidTherapeutic drug monitoring

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PMID42791584
PMCPMC13615579

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