Version history

Most recent update

2.2.1 - First commercial release
 
2.2.2 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added monitoring form Added support for pediatrics Added graph support and printing.
2.2.3 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added models database. Added additional serum level analysis options. Bug fix: graph did not always print correctly.
2.2.4 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added copy function to model editing. Bug fix: right click on weight not working Added another serum level analysis option: steady-state 2- or 3-point. Added a "Copy" button to the model editing screen. Tweaked the ped CrCl equations. Bug fix: model editing dialog. Bug fix: correct prospective model not selected.
2.2.5 - Features added/bugs fixed
Bug fix: Right click on weight not working Bug fix: Trough line not displayed on graph
2.2.6 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added approach to steady-state on serum level graph
2.2.7 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added Bayesian analysis
2.2.8 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added multiple creatinine clearance methods
2.2.9 - Features added/bugs fixed
Minor bug fixes
2.2.10 - Features added/bugs fixed
Minor bug fixes
2.2.11 - Features added/bugs fixed
Minor bug fixes
2.2.12 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added ODA nomogram display. Added PK/PD parameter calculation.
2.2.13 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added U3 compatibility.
2.2.14 - Features added/bugs fixed
Implemented interface spec. Added interface with DripCharts.
2.2.15 - Features added/bugs fixed
Bug fix - Not accepting decimal input in demographics.
2.2.17 - Features added/bugs fixed
Bug fix - Graph save routine.
2.2.18 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added - Half-life display for prospective dosing.
2.3.1 - Features added/bugs fixed
Vista compatibility: New compiler (Delphi 2007). Vista compatibility: Changed to HTML help. Vista compatibility: Changed to MSI installer. Vista compatibility: Added digital signature. Added - Web update.
2.3.2 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added loading dose to prosective method and serum level graph Fixed no border on graph Updated help file
2.3.3 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added IDMS creatinine MDRD method. Improved CrCl calculation for LBW infants.
2.3.4 - Features added/bugs fixed
Improved peds prospective method.
2.3.5 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added word templates for monitoring and order forms.
2.3.6 - Features added/bugs fixed
Capture number of copies from print dialog.
2.3.7 - Features added/bugs fixed
Change default CrCl to C&G Lean body weight. Changed dialogs to JvDSADialogs.
2.3.8 - Features added/bugs fixed
Improved word template search/replace.
2.3.9 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added X,Y scale adjustment to serum level graph window. Fixed delete model dialog.
2.3.10 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added IDMS CREAT option. Added BMI calculation. Added Tss90 and Tss95 calculation to consult. Added Autopopulate consultant name from Windows login. Fixed help display when running remotely.
2.3.11 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added mg/kg dose display via mouse hover.
2.3.12 - Features added/bugs fixed
Fixed missing dosing weight on consult print out. Updated help file.
2.3.13 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added Adjust CL to LBW option. Changed Single-point Bayesian to allow analysis of level outside of dosing interval. Added Adjust SrCr for IDMS method & MinSrCr.
2.3.14 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added free text infusion time option. Fixed access violation error on graph function.
2.3.15 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added BMI to monitoring form print-out. Changed LBW display to computed LBW (was lesser of computed vs actual).
2.3.16 - Features added/bugs fixed
Fixed rare consult print-out with tiny font.
2.3.17 - Features added/bugs fixed
Changed adjusted body weight formula for CrCl abw calculation. Changed Vancomycin model names. Added technical support dialog. Added check for proper printer paper size. Updated help file.
2.3.18 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added automatic update availability check. Added BMI to consult form. Fixed yes/no dialog default button. Changed AdjBW for CrCl to 20%.
2.3.19 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added detail to 'Outlier' dialog. Added Bayesian goodness-of-fit to results dialog. Improved graph printing. Improved consult print-out: added method used, model selected. Improved Non-steady-state dialog. Fixed Reset button on Nomogram graph display. Fixed: prospective peds (wt based) model prediction. Updated help file.
2.3.20 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added [Pk/PD] shortcut button to dosing recommendation frames. Cosmetic changes to icons and toolbars. Updated default pediatric vanco dosing to q 6 hrs. Improved F1 help system: now using chm format and xCHM for intranet display. Updated help file.
2.3.21 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added automatic graph generation for consult. Added web download for optional models. Added bitmaps to menus. Added print to PDF option for consult. Updated help file.
2.3.22 - Features added/bugs fixed
Renamed Non-steady-state to Pre-steady-state. Added steady-state status to consult. Updated help file.
2.3.23 - Features added/bugs fixed
Added predicted AUC display to screen. Added AUC to consult in analysis section. Added predicted AUC (or PKPD) to consult in recomendation section. Added hint to display T90% and T95% when mousing over PK parameter frames. Added "kg/m2" to BMI display & print-out. Fixed graphing for 90 min infusion with 8 hr interval. Updated help file.
2.3.24 - Features added/bugs fixed
Fixed graphing loading dose. Fixed Other CrCl bug.
2.3.25 - Features added/bugs fixed
Cosmetic changes.
2.3.26 - Features added/bugs fixed
• Added height/weight and SrCr options to settings.
• Disabling update checks now disables all internet access (More models).
• Increased max weight to 299 kg.
• Added Targeted AUC dosing.
• Allow levels outside dosing interval to accomodate late draws.
• Added free text infusion time to Retrospective dosing.
• Clarified wording of checks to 2- and 3- point analysis.
• Replaced DripCharts button with Targeted AUC button.
• Improved AUC calculations (log-trap and bedside).
• Improved Other CrCl calculations for IDMS CREAT & Jelliffe multi-step.
• Replaced save to PDF to 'Copy consult to clipboard' for eMR.
• Fixed some quirks on the consult print-out.
• Update Blank_PK_monitor.doc.
• Updated help file (added AUC equations).
2.3.27 - Features added/bugs fixed
• Added password to settings & model editor dialogs.
• Added hint to display the SrCr being used in the CrCl calc.
• If IDMS is not selected in settings dialog, then hide that choice on main dialog.

February 2025

2.3.28 - Features added/bugs fixed
• Fixed web update function.

To update your Antibiotic Kinetics© program please use the built-in web update function

This function will will query, download, and install program updates from the RxKinetics web site (a live connection to the internet is required).

1. Click Help on the program menu tree
2. Click Check for update

   

3. Follow the screen prompts

Unfortunately the built-in update function will fail with versions *.27 and below which link to the http: site instead of the new secure https: site.

Download link to update older versions.