Meet-the-Professor Session:
14. Polymyxin B versus Colistin: Which One?
Thursday, October 8, 2015: 7:00 AM-8:15 AM
Room: 28--ABCDE

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:

  • describe the pharmacological differences between colistin and polymyxin B
  • differentiate the use of colistin and polymyxin for drug-resistant Gram-negative infections

Target Audience: Scientists, Researchers, Pharmacists, Members-in-training, Investigators, Infectious diseases physicians, Infectious diseases pediatricians, Fellows, Clinicians, Academicians

Tracks: Investigative ID, Adult ID

Presentations:
7:00 AM
33
Clinical Use of Polymyxin: Advantages and Disadvantages
Vincent Tam, PharmD

7:30 AM
34
Clinical Use of Colistin: Advantages and Disadvantages
Roger L. Nation, PhD

CME Credits: Maximum of 1.25 hours of AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM

ACPE Credits: ACPE 1.25 knowledge-based contact hours (0.125 CEU) of pharmacy CE

ACPE Number: 0221-9999-15-146-L01-P


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