title: Pharmacokinetics of antimicrobial drugs in cystic fibrosis. Beta-lactam antibiotics.
abstract: The pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of beta-lactam antibiotics in patients with cystic fibrosis are discussed. A hypothetical dosing regimen based on these principles is considered. The usual dosing regimens may be suboptimal. New dosage regimens should be studied using prospective, controlled, randomized and blinded clinical trials.
authors.affiliation: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore.
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Lietman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D002648:Child; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003550:Cystic Fibrosis / Q000150:complications / Q000378:metabolism*; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy; D047090:beta-Lactams
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D047090:beta-Lactams