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Artie’s Law: Avoid Bad Advice and Don’t Follow ‘Mission Impossible’ Advice

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In this day and age, few truly broad spectrum antibiotics are in development, although this does not hold true for narrow-spectrums.  Just think of all the MRSA drugs (quinolones, FabI inhibitors), the pseudomonas drugs (NCEs and monoclonals) or some narrow spectrum drugs that will need to be tested in MDR Continue reading Artie’s Law: Avoid Bad Advice and Don’t Follow ‘Mission Impossible’ Advice→

Perusing the Literature

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Inhibitor of the NDM Enzyme Aspergillomarasmine (AMA) was identified as an inhibitor of the New Delhi metallo-betalactamase (NDM) enzyme. This substance, when combined with meropenem, restored antibiotic activity against an NDM lab strain.   AMA is a substance which was already tested in the past in humans.  Concerns about interference with human metalloenzymes proved Continue reading Perusing the Literature→

What is the “Niche” for Ceftolozane / Tazobactam?

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There are currently a total of 6 beta-lactam + beta-lactamase inhibitor combinations in clinical trials. It will be a steep learning curve for the pharma reps (and physicians) to understand the resistance classifications, the confusing ESBL definitions, the CRE nomenclature, and how this all matters in clinical practice, on the Continue reading What is the “Niche” for Ceftolozane / Tazobactam?→