Biography

Dr. Zheng is a Clinical Pharmacist specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with over a decade of experience in pharmaceutical practice. He has extensive expertise in therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) and medication optimization for critically ill patients, particularly in anti-infective therapies. To date, he has published more than ten peer-reviewed papers in this field.

Expertise

TB Diagnostics
Public Health

Key Impacts

Cycloserine-induced neuropsychiatric toxicity in multidrug-resistant TB: Association with peak plasma concentration

Cs Cmax serves as a critical indicator for predicting Cs-related neuropsychiatric ADRs, with higher Cmax correlating with an increased likelihood of neuropsychiatric ADRs. Dynamic monitoring of Cs Cmax combined with alcohol history assessment in clinical practice can enable accurate identification of high-risk populations for neuropsychiatric ADRs, thereby providing a scientific basis for developing individualized medication regimens and implementation of early interventions.

Source: Conference 2024
Optimising tigecycline administration based on blood concentration monitoring in people with TB and NTM infections

This investigation successfully developed a PPK model for TGC in critically ill patients with TB/NTM co-infections. The findings underscore body weight as the primary covariate influencing TGC disposition, while concomitant P-gp inducer therapy did not significantly alter its PK profile. These insights support the rationale for weight-adjusted dosing regimens to optimize therapeutic efficacy in complex infections. Nevertheless, external validation through multicenter studies with expanded sample sizes is warranted to enhance the generalizability of these conclusions.

Source: Conference 2024