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Oxford University Press, Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 5(69), p. 1162-1176, 2013

DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkt508

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Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) of antifungal agents: guidelines from the British Society for Medical Mycology

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Abstract

The burden of human disease related to medically important fungal pathogens is substantial. An improved understanding of antifungal pharmacology and antifungal pharmacokinetics–pharmacodynamics has resulted in therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) becoming a valuable adjunct to the routine administration of some antifungal agents. TDM may increase the probability of a successful outcome, prevent drug-related toxicity and potentially prevent the emergence of antifungal drug resistance. Much of the evidence that supports TDM is circumstantial. This document reviews the available literature and provides a series of recommendations for TDM of antifungal agents.