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Antimicrobial therapy for pediatric patients.

R W Steele1, G L Kearns

  • 1University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock.

Pediatric Clinics of North America
|October 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Physicians must review new and existing antibiotics, considering efficacy, toxicity, and cost. This review guides selection of optimal antimicrobial agents for clinical use.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Clinical Pharmacy

Background:

  • Rapid introduction of novel antimicrobial agents necessitates updated clinical guidance.
  • Physicians require clear criteria for selecting appropriate antibiotics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of currently available and investigational antibiotics.
  • To guide antibiotic selection based on key clinical considerations.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing and emerging antimicrobial agents.
  • Analysis of antibiotic properties focusing on efficacy, toxicity, and cost.

Main Results:

  • Efficacy, potential toxicity, and comparative cost are primary factors in antibiotic selection.
  • Key characteristics of various antibiotic classes are examined.

Conclusions:

  • Informed antibiotic selection balances efficacy, safety, and economic factors.
  • This review aids clinicians in navigating the evolving landscape of antimicrobial therapy.

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