Bacterial Infections

Judicious Use of Linezolid for Drug-resistant Bacteria

Judicious Use of Linezolid for Drug-resistant Bacteria – MM1603

While the choices available for the management of grampositive, drug-resistant bacterial infections are becoming limited, antimicrobial resistance is becoming increasingly problematic because of the widespread overuse of antibiotics.

Linezolid is a synthetic antibiotic belonging to a class of antimicrobials called the oxazolidinones. Linezolid disrupts bacterial growth by inhibiting the initiation process of protein synthesis—a mechanism of action that is unique to this class of drugs.

Modern Medicine – March 2016

March 18, 2016 by Antibiotics Bacterial Infections Critical Care

Effective Treatment of Gram-positive and Gram-negative Bacterial Infections

Effective Treatment of Gram-positive and Gram-negative Bacterial Infections – MM1308

Even common problems in antibiotic treatment do not have simple solutions. Choosing one antibiotic drug from among several candidates entails balancing the benefits and the drawbacks associated with each. The physician must strike the right balance between effectively treating the current infection and maintaining options for future use in the light of growing drug- resistance. Here are three antibiotics to consider.

Modern Medicine – August 2013

August 13, 2013 by Antibiotics Bacterial Infections
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