Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiling of four antimicrobials against Acinetobacter baumannii infection

Abstract Background The aim of this study was to evaluate common antimicrobial regimens used in eradicating Acinetobacter baumannii in Shenyang, China. Methods Monte Carlo simulation was conducted to estimate the probability target attainment (PTA) and cumulative fraction of response (CFR) for imipenem, cefoperazone/sulbactam (2:1), tigecycline and colistin methanesulfonate. Results For the results of PTAs, imipenem following administration of 0.5 q6h, 1g q8h, and 1g q6h for both 0.5h and 2h infusion achieved＞90% PTAs when MIC was 8μg/ml; cefoperazone/ sulbactam (2:1) following administration of 4.5g q6h and 6g q6h achieved＞90% PTAs when MIC was 64μg/ml; tigecycline following administration of 50 mg q12h and 100 mg q12h achieved＞90% PTAs when MIC was 1μg/ml; colistin methanesulfonate with high dosages (3MU q8h) could provide high PTA (95.13%) in patients with CLCr＜60 ml/min when MIC was 2μg/ml. As for CFR values of four antibiotics, imipenem achieved the lowest CFR values. For cefoperazone/sulbactam (2:1) and tigecycline, with simulated regimens improvement, the CFR values were both increased, and there were obviously increasing CFR values against Acinetobacter baumannii. For colistin methanesulfonate, the most aggressive dosage of 3MU q8h could provide satisfactory CFR values (≥86.94%) against Acinetobacter baumannii in patients at various CLCr. Conclusion This study suggested that measurement of MICs, individualized therapy and therapeutic drug-level monitoring should be considered together to achieve the optimal drug exposure. That will provide the best chance of achieving the highest probability of a successful clinical or microbiological response, and avoiding the induced resistance.