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ArticleFrontiers in cellular and infection microbiology2026

Exploratory model-based optimizing isavuconazole dosing regimens for

Xiao-Chen Wei, Ming-Feng Zhao, Hai-Rong Lyu, Xia Xiao

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Xiao-Chen WeiDepartment of Pharmacy, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin, China.
Ming-Feng ZhaoDepartment of Hematology, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin, China.
Hai-Rong LyuDepartment of Hematology, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin, China.
Xia XiaoDepartment of Hematology, Tianjin First Central Hospital, Tianjin, China.

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Abstract

Objectives: Serum albumin strongly influences isavuconazole pharmacokinetics due to its high plasma protein binding. Hypoalbuminemia, common in critically ill and immunocompromised patients, may cause subtherapeutic concentrations with standard isavuconazole dosage. This study aimed to optimize isavuconazole dosing regimens against Methods: A published population pharmacokinetic model of isavuconazole was used to simulate four dosing regimens stratified by serum albumin levels. Monte Carlo simulations calculated probability of target attainment (PTA) and cumulative fraction of response (CFR) based on the area under the concentration-time curve/minimum inhibitory concentration (AUC/MIC) ratios, with separate targets for immunocompetent and immunocompromised patients. PTA or CFR > 90% was considered optimal for a dosing regimen. Results: Based on PTA analysis for Conclusions: These PK/PD simulations support isavuconazole dose optimization for hypoalbuminemic adults with aspergillosis and require prospective clinical validation.

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Antifungal AgentsAspergillosisAspergillusNitrilesPyridinesSerum AlbuminTriazolesAdultFemaleHumansHypoalbuminemiaImmunocompromised HostMicrobial Sensitivity TestsMiddle AgedMonte Carlo MethodAntifungal AgentsisavuconazoleNitrilesPyridinesSerum AlbuminTriazolesAspergillus spp.isavuconazoleMonte Carlo simulationoptimizingpharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamicserum albumin

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