8 - Antibacterial concepts
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What is MIC?
Minimum inhibitory concentration - the smallest concentration of drug that visibly inhibits growth
What is AUC?
Area under the curve
What is pharmacodynamics?
What the drug does to the body
What is pharmacokinetics?
What the body does to the drug
When would IV antibiotics be used?
To quickly and reliably achieve targeted serum antibiotic concentrations
What is bioavailability?
Amount of drug that reaches the systemic circulation
What antibiotics require therapeutic drug monitoring due to toxicity?
- Glycosides (vancomycin/teicoplanin)
- Aminoglycosides (gentamicin)
What is antibiotic stewardship?
Choosing the right antibiotics and administering them in the right way
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