PK/PD patterns of antimicrobial activity (1 of 3) (after WA. Craig, 2000)

1. Antibiotics with time-dependent killing,  no or little effect of concentration, and  minimal to moderate persistent effects

Key PK/PD parameter

Time above MIC

Goal

Optimize the

duration of

exposure

to drug

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