Comment on “evaluation of high dose post-dialytic versus daily beta-lactam dosing in hemodialysis patients using Monte Carlo simulation”

This correspondence acknowledges the authors' efforts in addressing an important clinical question and evaluating a practical dosing approach for patients undergoing hemodialysis. We highlight several methodological assumptions within the simulation model that may limit the clinical interpretability of the results, including the extrapolation of PK/PD targets from individuals with normal kidney function, the use of non-standard avibactam thresholds, and the unvalidated implications of prolonged sub-MIC intervals in hemodialysis populations. We further emphasize the need for dedicated PK/PD investigations and supporting clinical outcome data before these dosing strategies can be confidently integrated into practice.

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International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
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2026-04-15
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-026-02127-x
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Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
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Comment on “evaluation of high dose post-dialytic versus daily beta-lactam dosing in hemodialysis patients using Monte Carlo simulation”

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Comment on “evaluation of high dose post-dialytic versus daily beta-lactam dosing in hemodialysis patients using Monte Carlo simulation”

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This correspondence acknowledges the authors' efforts in addressing an important clinical question and evaluating a practical dosing approach for patients undergoing hemodialysis. We highlight several methodological assumptions within the simulation model that may limit the clinical interpretability of the results, including the extrapolation of PK/PD targets from individuals with normal kidney function, the use of non-standard avibactam thresholds, and the unvalidated implications of prolonged sub-MIC intervals in hemodialysis populations. We further emphasize the need for dedicated PK/PD investigations and supporting clinical outcome data before these dosing strategies can be confidently integrated into practice.

International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
Long Island University (US), Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine (US), Abu Dhabi Health Services (AE)
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Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
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