Ciprofloxacin population pharmacokinetics during long-term treatment of osteoarticular infections

Abstract

This study showed that free-fat mass was a better size predictor than total body weight for ciprofloxacin clearance and volumes terms. Moreover, both MDRD and rifampicin status were significant predictors of individual ciprofloxacin clearance. Our study suggests that individual adjustment of ciprofloxacin dose in osteoarticular infections with less-susceptible bacteria might be indicated to reach required efficacy targets.