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GBCN Pharm Ch 19
Frandsen, G., & Pennington Abrams' clinical drug therapy: CH 19
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Concentration-dependent bactericidal effect | elation of bactericidal ability of a drug to its concentration the greater the concentration of the drug, the faster and the more extensive the killing of the bacteria. The goal is to maximize concentration of the drug. |
| Extended-interval dosing | dosing regimen that provides once-daily administration of an aminoglycoside with demonstrated decreased nephrotoxicity and ototoxicity while maintaining therapeutic efficacy also called pulse dosing |
| Ototoxicity | adverse effects on the structures of the ear, especially the cochlea and auditory nerve |
| Postantibiotic effect | persistent effect of an antimicrobial on bacterial growth after brief exposure of the organisms to a drug |