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General principles

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It is important not to fall into the trap of simply prescribing the latest antibiotics.

Practical prescribing of antibiotics involves:-

  • dose - achieve adequate concentrations
  • frequency - appropriate concentration for an appropriate period
  • duration - eradicate infection

Proper history is essential to avoid toxic levels or predicable adverse drug reactions.

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