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The post-antibiotic effect

F M MacKenzie1, I M Gould

  • 1Department of Clinical Microbiology, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, UK.

The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
|October 1, 1993
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This review evaluates laboratory methods for determining the post-antibiotic effect (PAE), a key pharmacodynamic parameter. Bioluminescence and impedance techniques are recommended for reliable and efficient assessment of antibiotic dosing regimens.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Pharmacodynamics is increasingly used to optimize antibiotic dosing.
  • The post-antibiotic effect (PAE) is a crucial pharmacodynamic characteristic, representing delayed bacterial regrowth after antibiotic exposure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To critically evaluate and compare laboratory techniques for determining the PAE.
  • To identify potential sources of error in PAE determination.
  • To recommend an optimal testing system for PAE assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Review and comparison of various laboratory techniques for PAE determination against the standard viable counting method.
  • Analysis of potential sources of error in different methods.
  • Evaluation of bioluminescence and impedance techniques for PAE assessment.

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Main Results:

  • Bioluminescence and impedance techniques are identified as the most suitable methods for PAE determination due to their efficiency and reliability.
  • Standardization of growth medium properties (osmolality, pH), inoculum size, antibiotic concentration, exposure time, and removal method is crucial for accurate PAE measurement.

Conclusions:

  • The PAE, alongside other pharmacodynamic parameters, can inform the development of more scientific antibiotic dosing regimens.
  • Optimized PAE determination using recommended techniques can enhance the clinical application of pharmacodynamics in antibiotic therapy.