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.
Authors
- Wasim S. El Nekidy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3109-0590)
- Rania El Lababidi
- Emna Abidi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6054-1840)
- Sarah Alhassan Aljumaa
- Mohammed Al Musawa
- Islam Ghazi
Institutions
- Long Island University (US)
- Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine (US)
- Abu Dhabi Health Services (AE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy
- Published
- 2026-04-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11096-026-02127-x
- Primary Topic
- Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00