AI Article Synopsis
- Choosing the right antibiotic and its dosage involves looking at various factors like lab data, where the infection is located, how the drug moves in the body, and how it meets effectiveness targets.* -
- Amoxicillin (with or without clavulanate) and cephalexin come in different dosage options, which can affect treatment outcomes.* -
- This review focuses on how pharmacists approach the decision-making process for selecting antibiotic doses based on these considerations.*
Article Abstract
Selection of an antibiotic and dosing regimen requires consideration of multiple factors including microbiological data, site of infection, pharmacokinetics, and how it relates to the pharmacodynamic target. Given the multiple dosage regimens of amoxicillin with/without clavulanate and cephalexin, we review the principles of dose selection from a pharmacist's perspective.
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