PK Therapeutic Ranges Part 2

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Amikacin peak (traditional dosing)

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20-30 mcg/mL

Answer explanation

20-30 mcg/mL

(some use 25-35 mcg/mL)

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Gentamicin peak (traditional dosing)

Back

5-10 mcg/mL

Answer explanation

5-10 mcg/mL

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Tobramycin peak (traditional dosing)

Back

5-10 mcg/mL

Answer explanation

5-10 mcg/mL

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Amikacin trough (traditional dosing)

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< 5 mcg/mL

Answer explanation

< 5 mcg/mL

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Gentamicin trough (traditional dosing)

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< 2 mcg/mL

Answer explanation

< 2 mcg/mL

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Tobramycin trough (traditional dosing)

Back

< 2 mcg/mL

Answer explanation

< 2 mcg/mL

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Vancomycin trough (traditional dosing; serious infections: bacteremia, endocarditis, meningitis, osteomyelitis, pneumonia)

Back

15-20 mcg/mL

Answer explanation

15-20 mcg/mL

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Vancomycin trough (traditional dosing; other non-serious infections)

Back

10-15 mcg/mL

Answer explanation

10-15 mcg/mL

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Gentamicin/Tobramycin peak (Extended Interval Dosing)

Back

16-24 mg/L

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Gentamicin/Tobramycin trough (Extended Interval Dosing)

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< 1 mg/L