In vitro pharmacodynamic models to determine the effect of antibacterial drugs

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Abstract

In vitro pharmacodynamic (PD) models are used to obtain useful quantitative information on the effect of either single drugs or drug combinations against bacteria. This review provides an overview of in vitro PD models and their experimental implementation. Models are categorized on the basis of whether the drug concentration remains constant or changes and whether there is a loss of bacteria from the system. Further subdifferentiation is based on whether bacterial loss involves dilution of the medium or is associated with dialysis or diffusion. For comprehension of the underlying principles, experimental settings are simplified and schematically illustrated, including the simulations of various in vivo routes of administration. The different model types are categorized and their (dis)advantages discussed. The application of in vitro models to special organs, infections and pathogens is comprehensively presented. Finally, the relevance and perspectives of in vitro investigations in drug discovery and clinical research are elucidated and discussed. © The Author 2009. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.

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Gloede, J., Scheerans, C., Derendorf, H., & Kloft, C. (2009, December 21). In vitro pharmacodynamic models to determine the effect of antibacterial drugs. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/jac/dkp434

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