Pharmacokinetics Flashcards
1
Q
Peak target and trough levels for gentamicin in infective endocarditis
Dosing frequency?
A
Peak target: 3-4 mcg/mL
Trough: < 1 mcg/mL
Extended interval dosing not used
2
Q
Azole effect on CYP450?
A
Potent inhibitor
All 3A4
3
Q
Azoles are hepatically eliminated except which azole?
A
Fluconazole
4
Q
Which azoles are pH-dependent?
A
Itraconazole
Ketoconazole
Space PPIs and H2RA by 2 hours
5
Q
These medications can decrease posaconazole suspension absorption.
A
Cimetidine
PPIs
6
Q
What type of kinetics does voriconazole display?
A
1st order then zero order