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Purpose Amikacin requires pharmacodynamic targets of peak serum concentration (C max) of 8-0 times the minimal inhibitory concentration, corresponding to a target C max of 60-0?mg/L for the less susceptible bacteria. Even with new dosing regimens of 25?mg/kg, 30?% of patients do not meet the pharmacodynamic target. We aimed to identify predictive factors for insufficient C max in a population of critically ill patients. Methods Prospective observational monocentric study of patients admitted to a general ICU and requiring a loading dose of amikacin. Amikacin was administered intravenously at the dose of 25?mg/kg of total body weight. Independent determinants of C max?<?60?mg/L were identified by mixed model multivariate analysis. Results Over a 1-year period, 181 episodes in 146 patients (SAPS 2?=?51 [41-8]) were included. At inclusion, the SOFA score was 8 [6-2], 119 (66?%) episodes required vasopressors, 150 (83?%) mechanical ventilation, and 81 (45?%) renal replacement therapy. The amikacin C max was 69 [54.9-4.4] mg/L. Overall, 60 (33?%) episodes had a C max?<?60?mg/L. The risk of C max?<?60?mg/L associated with BMI?<?25?kg/m2 varied across quarters of inclusion. Independent risk factors for C max?<?60?mg/L were a BMI?<?25?kg/m2 over the first quarter (odds ratio (OR) 15.95, 95?% confidence interval (CI) [3.68-9.20], p?<?0.001) and positive 24-h fluid balance (OR per 250-mL increment 1.06, 95?% [CI 1.01-.11], p?=?0.018). Conclusions Despite an amikacin dose of 25?mg/kg of total body weight, 33?% of patients still had an amikacin C max?<?60?mg/L. Positive 24-h fluid balance was identified as a predictive factor of C max?<?60?mg/L. When total body weight is used, low BMI tended to be associated with amikacin underdosing. These results suggest the need for higher doses in patients with a positive 24-h fluid balance in order to reach adequate therapeutic targets.