Pharmacodynamics in the evaluation of drug regimens

Ann Pharmacother. 2002 Mar;36(3):530-2. doi: 10.1345/aph.1A419.

Abstract

We believe, especially in an era of increasing antimicrobial resistance, that the integration of PK/PD models and stochastic techniques provides a powerful new tool to clinicians, researchers, and regulatory agencies alike. By using techniques such as these, we can begin to level the playing field so that PK/PD measures for therapeutic agents can be more accurately compared with greater certainty, and not be limited to discussions of susceptibility method variation or comparisons of MIC results.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Area Under Curve
  • Drug Therapy
  • Humans
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests / methods*
  • Pharmacokinetics*
  • Pharmacology*
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae / drug effects*