Tag: Antibiotic therapy

The indiscriminate use of broad-spectrum antibiotics has contributed to the global threat of antimicrobial resistance. This issue highlights a crucial concept in pharmacology known as the "spectrum of activity," which is what a layperson might refer to as a **spectrum pill**.

Globally, an estimated 70 billion antibiotic doses are consumed annually [1.4.2]. While most are for short-term infections, some conditions require prolonged therapy. So, what is a good long-term antibiotic, and when is it necessary?