Ramon Contrucci

Mr. Ramon Contrucci

Clinical Pharmacy, Amphia Ziekenhuis, Breda, The Netherlands
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Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

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

Representative Publications

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19 July 2023 in Journal of Thoracic Oncology
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RCRamon Contrucci
Ramon Contrucci
RHRob ter Heine
Rob ter Heine
LHLizza Hendriks
Lizza Hendriks
NRNikki de Rouw
Nikki de Rouw

22 June 2026 in Antibiotics
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MHMoska Hassanzai
Moska Hassanzai
RCRamon Contrucci
Ramon Contrucci
BKBirgit C. P. Koch
Birgit C. P. Koch
NVNelianne J. Verkaik
Nelianne J. Verkaik
BWBrenda C. M. de Winter
Brenda C. M. de Winter
HOHein van Onzenoort
Hein van Onzenoort
Introduction: Vancomycin is a widely used antibiotic in Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) services. The objective of this systematic review was to evaluate the published literature on the efficacy and safety outcomes of outpatient vancomycin therapy. Methods: A systematic search was performed in Embase, Medline ALL, the Web of Science Core Collection, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials from database inception until 20 March 2026. Both randomized controlled trials and non-randomized studies published in peer-reviewed journals were included. Study quality was assessed using the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale. Results: A total of 75 studies were included. Clinical success rates of 40.9% to 100% were reported. Reported adverse event (AE) rates ranged widely from 5.7% to 85.7%. Comparative studies suggest a higher risk of nephrotoxicity during intermittent infusion compared to continuous infusion. Reported line-related AE ranged from 1.1% to 5.7% and readmission risks associated with vancomycin use were inconsistent across studies. Conclusions: This systematic review shows that vancomycin is an effective agent to use in OPAT setting, however its use is associated with a risk of adverse events. The findings of this study underscore the need for a dedicated multidisciplinary OPAT team to ensure proper follow-up and tailored vancomycin management in the outpatient setting.

12 July 2024 in Drug and Alcohol Dependence
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RCRamon Contrucci
Ramon Contrucci
NRNikki de Rouw
Nikki de Rouw

2 August 2026 in Neoplasia
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RCRamon Contrucci
Ramon Contrucci
RHRob ter Heine
Rob ter Heine
MTMerel Tonn
Merel Tonn
JDJeroen Diepstraten
Jeroen Diepstraten
ETEric van Thiel
Eric van Thiel
NRNikki de Rouw
Nikki de Rouw