Chemical substances produced by various microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, actinomycetes) that have the capacity to inhibit or destroy other microorganisms
The time it takes for a pathogen to be killed by exposure to an antimicrobial. The major pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic parameter that correlates with clinical and bacteriologic efficacy is the time for which the serum concentration exceeds the MIC of the pathogen.
The major pharmacodynamic parameters that correlate with clinical and bacteriologic efficacy are the 24-h area under serum drug concentration curve (AUC) to MIC ratio, or the peak drug concentration to MIC ratio, based on free or unbound serum concentration values.
The ability of a substance to dissolve in lipids or fats. Lipophilic substances are nonpolar and affect the potency of a drug to distribute throughout the body and to eliminate from the body.
The optimal selection, dosage, and duration of antimicrobial treatment that results in the best clinical outcome for the treatment or prevention of infection, with minimal toxicity to the patient and minimal impact on subsequent resistance.
In Indonesia, the Ministry of Health regulation No. 8/2015 requires every hospital to implement an Antimicrobial Resistance Control Program, which includes forming an antimicrobial resistance control team.
Penatagunaan Antimikroba (PGA), atau Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) adalah kegiatan strategis dan sistematis, yang terpadu dan terorganisasi di RS, untuk tujuan mengoptimalkan penggunaan antimikroba secara bijak, baik kuantitas maupun kualitasnya, menurunkan tekanan selektif terhadap mikroba, sehingga dapat mengendalikan resistensi antimikroba