Pharmacodynamic Properties of Antibiotics: Application to Drug Monitoring and Dosage Regimen Design
- 21 June 1990
- journal article
- Published by Cambridge University Press (CUP) in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology
- Vol. 11 (6) , 319-326
- https://doi.org/10.2307/30145492
Abstract
The goal of antimicrobial chemotherapy is to effectively eradicate pathogenic organisms while minimizing the likelihood of drug-related adverse effects. In this era of cost containment, consideration should also be given to performing this task with the smallest total dose of drug and the shortest duration of therapy. Determination of the appropriate dose and dosing interval of an antimicrobial requires knowledge and integration of both its pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties.Keywords
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