Dalbavancin (DBV) is a lipoglycopeptide approved for the treatment of Gram-positive infections of the skin and skin-associated structures (ABSSSIs). Currently, its off-label use at different dosages for other infections deserves attention. This work aimed to study the clinical effectiveness and tolerability of DBV in outpatients with ABSSSIs, osteoarticular (OA), or other infections, treated with either one or two 1500 mg doses of dalbavancin, for different scheduled periods. A liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method was used to measure total DBV concentrations. PK/PD parameters and the clinical and microbiological features of this cohort were evaluated in order to investigate the best predictors of treatment success in real-life settings. Of the 76 screened patients, 41 completed the PK study. Long-term PK was comparable to previous studies and showed significant differences between genders and dosing schedules. Few adverse events were observed, and treatment success was achieved in the vast majority of patients. Failure was associated with lower PK parameters, particularly Cmax. Concluding, we were able to describe DBV PK and predictors of treatment success in selected infections in this cohort, finding DBV Cmax as a possible candidate for therapeutic drug-monitoring purposes, as well as highlighting the dual-dose one-week-apart treatment as the optimal choice for OA infections.

Clinical Effectiveness and Pharmacokinetics of Dalbavancin in Treatment-Experienced Patients with Skin, Osteoarticular, or Vascular Infections

Stroffolini, Giacomo
Co-first
;
De Nicolo, Amedeo
Co-first
;
Gaviraghi, Alberto;Mula, Jacopo;Scabini, Silvia;Manca, Alessandra;Cusato, Jessica;Corcione, Silvia;Bonora, Stefano;Di Perri, Giovanni;De Rosa, Francesco Giuseppe
Co-last
;
D'Avolio, Antonio
Co-last
2022-01-01

Abstract

Dalbavancin (DBV) is a lipoglycopeptide approved for the treatment of Gram-positive infections of the skin and skin-associated structures (ABSSSIs). Currently, its off-label use at different dosages for other infections deserves attention. This work aimed to study the clinical effectiveness and tolerability of DBV in outpatients with ABSSSIs, osteoarticular (OA), or other infections, treated with either one or two 1500 mg doses of dalbavancin, for different scheduled periods. A liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method was used to measure total DBV concentrations. PK/PD parameters and the clinical and microbiological features of this cohort were evaluated in order to investigate the best predictors of treatment success in real-life settings. Of the 76 screened patients, 41 completed the PK study. Long-term PK was comparable to previous studies and showed significant differences between genders and dosing schedules. Few adverse events were observed, and treatment success was achieved in the vast majority of patients. Failure was associated with lower PK parameters, particularly Cmax. Concluding, we were able to describe DBV PK and predictors of treatment success in selected infections in this cohort, finding DBV Cmax as a possible candidate for therapeutic drug-monitoring purposes, as well as highlighting the dual-dose one-week-apart treatment as the optimal choice for OA infections.
2022
14
9
1882
1894
Gram-positive; PK/PD; dalbavancin; long-acting; osteoarticular infections
Stroffolini, Giacomo; De Nicolo, Amedeo; Gaviraghi, Alberto; Mula, Jacopo; Cariti, Giuseppe; Scabini, Silvia; Manca, Alessandra; Cusato, Jessica; Corc...espandi
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