prescribing antimicrobial drugs

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what should we think about BEFORE prescribing an antimicrobial drug?

  1. pathogen

  2. susceptibility

  3. patient health

  4. allergies

  5. kidney/liver function

  6. age/pregnancy

  7. other meds


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pathogen

what microbe is causing the infection?

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susceptibility

Which drug will work against it?

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Patient health

Does the patient have other medical conditions?

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allergies

Is the patient allergic to the drug?

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kidney/liver function

Can the body safely process the drug?

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age/pregnancy

Are special precautions needed?

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other meds

Could drug interactions occur and cause bad side effects?