Adrian Puertas Sanjuan

Dr. Adrian Puertas Sanjuan

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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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12 June 2025 in Antibiotics
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LDLaura Doménech
Laura Doménech
SGSonia Garcia Garcia
Sonia Garcia Garcia
APAlba Pau-Parra
Alba Pau-Parra
MSManuel Sosa
Manuel Sosa
ASAdrian Puertas Sanjuan
Adrian Puertas Sanjuan
JRJordi Riera
Jordi Riera
Background/Objectives: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is increasingly used in critically ill patients, but may significantly alter the pharmacokinetics (PK) of antifungals. Data on plasma concentrations of Isavuconazole (IsaPlasm) in ECMO patients are limited. Our objective is to evaluate Isavuconazole exposure and variability in critically ill COVID-19 patients receiving ECMO. Methods: We conducted a pharmacokinetic analysis of Isavuconazole in critically ill patients receiving Veno-Venous ECMO for respiratory support. Plasma concentrations were measured using therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) at multiple time points, including sampling before and after the membrane oxygenator. PK parameters—Area Under Curve (AUC0–24), Minimum Plasma Concentration (Cmin), Elimination Half-Life (T1/2), volume of distribution (Vd), and clearance (CL)—were estimated and compared with published data in non-ECMO populations. Results: Five patients were included. The median AUC0–24 was 227.3 µg·h/mL (IQR 182.4–311.35), higher than reported in non-ECMO patients. The median Vd was 761 L (727–832), suggesting extensive peripheral distribution and potential drug sequestration in the ECMO circuit. CL was increased (1.6 L/h, IQR 1.5–3.4). Two patients with recently replaced ECMO circuits exhibited significant drug loss across the membrane. Obesity and hypoalbuminemia were identified as factors associated with altered drug exposure. Conclusions: Isavuconazole pharmacokinetics show marked variability in critically ill ECMO patients. Increased AUC and Vd, along with reduced clearance, highlight the need for individualized dosing.

13 October 2026 in American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy
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ASAdrian Puertas Sanjuan
Adrian Puertas Sanjuan
JSJudith Sacanell-Lacasa
Judith Sacanell-Lacasa
MDMaria Rosa Gómez Domingo
Maria Rosa Gómez Domingo
APAlba Pau-Parra
Alba Pau-Parra
JBJordi Riera del Brio
Jordi Riera del Brio
LDLaura Doménech
Laura Doménech