What is the current state of polymyxin B load doses?

Julio César Delgado Correal @Julio-Cesar-Correal

17 November 2013 0 4K Report

Current knowledge of PK/PD of polymyxin B shows cellular apoptosis of renal epithelium leading acute tubular necrosis. Should we load dose in treatments with this antimicrobial agent?

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