1

Introduction and History

2

Sulfonamides

3

Penicillins

4

Cephalosporins

5

Monobactams

6

Carbapenems

7

Glycopeptides and Other Agents Used to Treat Gram-Positive Cocci

8

Aminoglycosides

9

Macrolides

10

Metronidazole and Clindamycin

11

Quinolones

12

Tetracyclines

13

Clinical Approach to the Treatment of Infectious Diseases

14

Basic Principles of Drug Delivery and Dosing

15

Understanding Drug Allergies and Drug Toxicities

16

Principles of Antibiotic Resistance

17

Clinical Approach to Treatment of Bacterial Infections

18

Clinical Approach to Treatment of Mycobacterial Infections

19

Clinical Approach to Treatment of Fungal Infections

20

Clinical Approach to Treatment of Viral Infections

21

Sample Case Studies and Analyses of Approaches

Appendix 1

Dosage and Intervals for Administration of IV Antimicrobials

Appendix 2

Dosage and Intervals for Administration of Oral Antimicrobials

Appendix 3

Oral Agents that may have Interactions with Food

Appendix 4

Important Interactions with Commonly Used Anti-Infectives

Appendix 5

Drug Interactions with Anti-Retroviral Agents