Considerations for the optimal management of antibiotic therapy in elderly patients

Considerations for the optimal management of antibiotic therapy in elderly patients

Objectives: To maximise efficacy and minimise toxicity, special considerations are required for antibiotic prescription in elderly patients. This review aims to provide practical suggestions for the optimal management of antibiotic therapy in elderly patients. Methods: This was a narrative review. A...

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Main Authors: Marco Falcone, Mical Paul, Giusy Tiseo, Dafna Yahav, Virginie Prendki, Lena E. Friberg, Roberto Guerri, Gaetan Gavazzi, Cristina Mussini, Marco Tinelli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Global Antimicrobial Resistance
Subjects:
Elderly
Pharmacokinetics
Pharmacodynamics
Antibiotics
Dosage
Adverse events
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213716520300515

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