Rational use of antibiotics

Author: Gu Jiefen
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: This book comprehensively and systematically discusses the rational use of antibiotics, including the following content: Overview, mechanisms of antibiotics and bacterial resistance as well as countermeasures, rational use of β-lactam antibiotics, rational use of aminoglycoside antibiotics, rational use of tetracycline antibiotics, rational use of macrolide antibiotics, rational use of other classes of antibiotics (including peptide antibiotics, polyene antibiotics, lincomycin antibiotics, anthracycline antibiotics, rifamycin antibiotics, etc.), combined use of antibiotics with other drugs, interactions of antibiotics in absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion, the relationship between antibiotic efficacy and administration routes, administration methods, dosage, dosage forms, time rhythms, food intake, and combined use. This book serves as a primary reference for teaching and research personnel in microbial pharmacology, especially medical professionals—clinical physicians and practicing pharmacists—as well as for continuing education of practicing pharmacists. It can also be used as a reference for postgraduate students and students in higher vocational and technical schools in related fields, and as a guide for patient medication.