TABLE 5.
Comparison of occurrence of vancomycin-induced AKI in different groups of patients based on trough concentration and AUC values using Chi-square test (N = 53).
| Pharmacokinetic parameter | Groups | Frequencies (%) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trough concentration 1 (µg/ml) | <10 | 37.70 | <0.001 |
| 10–15 | 28.30 | ||
| 15–20 | 15.10 | ||
| ≥20 | 18.90 | ||
| Trough concentration 2 (µg/ml) | <10 | 41.50 | <0.001 |
| 10–15 | 26.40 | ||
| 15–20 | 15.10 | ||
| ≥20 | 17.00 | ||
| AUCτ (µg.h/ml) | <200 | 52.20 | 0.001 |
| 200–300 | 26.10 | ||
| ≥300 | 21.70 | ||
| AUC24h (µg.h/ml) | <400 | 52.20 | 0.001 |
| 400–600 | 26.10 | ||
| ≥600 | 21.70 |