Sequential antimicrobial therapy: pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic considerations in sequential therapy.
The pharmacodynamic factors important in sequential therapy are largely unknown. This is because most pharmacodynamic investigations concentrate on how bacterial populations respond to first antimicrobial exposures. However, it is likely that for B lactams T>MIC and for quinolones the antimicrobial AUC/MIC ratio will be important. Factors which reduce antimicrobial absorption will impact on these parameters and require further study.
Bristol Centre for Antimicrobial Research & Evaluation, Southmead Health Services NHS Trust and University of Bristol, Westbury-on-Trym, UK.
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D042462:4-Quinolones; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000493:pharmacokinetics*; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D002511:Cephalosporins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D010406:Penicillins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000493:pharmacokinetics
D042462:4-Quinolones; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D002511:Cephalosporins; D010406:Penicillins