Medizinische Monatsschrift fur Pharmazeuten 2012-10-01

[Revival of selected well-tried antibiotics. Special features of the antiinfective agents penicillin G, fosfomycin, aztreonam and colistin].

Hans-Peter Lipp

Index: Med. Monatsschr. Pharm. 35(10) , 367-77, (2012)

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Abstract

Although a worldwide increasing incidence of bacterial infections with panresistant pathogens may need innovative antiinfective agents, no breakthrough developments can be expected in the near future. As a consequence, well-tried antibiotics like aztreonam, fosfomycin and colistin, are experiencing a clinical revival, particularly if they are used in an improved manner. Even penicillin G with its narrow spectrum of antimicrobial activity remains an important considerable agent of first choice in special indications compared to broad spectrum antiinfectives.

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