PK/PD and effectiveness:patterns of antimicrobial activity (after WA. Craig, 2000)
3. Concentration-dependent killing and prolonged persistent effects (post-antibiotic effect)
- Seen with aminoglycosides, quinolones, daptomycin, ketolides and amphotericin B
- Goal of dosing regimen: maximize concentrations
- AUC/MIC and Peak/MIC major parameters correlating with efficacy