Integration of pharmacists’ knowledge into a predictive model for teicoplanin dose planning

Abstract

Teicoplanin is an important antimicrobial agent for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections. To enhance its clinical effectiveness while preventing adverse effects, therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) of teicoplanin trough concentration is recommended. Given the importance of the early achievement of therapeutic concentrations for treatment success, initial dosing regimens are deliberately designed based on patient information.