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Table 2 Probability of target attainment based on Monte Carlo simulations

From: Optimization of levetiracetam dosing regimen in critically ill patients with augmented renal clearance: a Monte Carlo simulation study

CrCl (mL/min)

Total daily dose (mg)

Dose (mg)

Dosing interval (h)

Perfusion duration (h)

Probability of Cmin (%)

> 12 mg/L

 > 46 mg/mL

160

3000

1500

12

0.5

51

0

  

4

62

 < 0.5

  

6

70

 < 0.5

1000

8

0.5

65

0

  

4

81

 < 0.5

  

6

88

1

3000

24

24

98

1

4500

1500

8

0.5

89

5

200

3000

1000

8

6

69

 < 0.5

3000

24

24

89

 < 0.5

4500

1500

8

4

84

1

  

6

92

2

6000

2000

8

0.5

84

5

240

3000

3000

24

24

68

 < 0.5

4500

1500

8

4

61

 < 0.5

  

6

74

 < 0.5

4500

24

24

96

1

6000

2000

8

4

80

2

  

6

89

3

6000

24

24

99

7

  1. Cmin minimum levetiracetam concentration, CrCl creatinine clearance. In bold, PTA (probability of Cmin higher than 12 mg/L) > 80%