Be Aware of Antibiotic Dosing Differences in Obesity

November 2025

Two in 5 US adults are living with obesity.

Extremely high weight can lead to low drug levels in the body...especially with some antibiotics.

Help your pharmacist tailor these antibiotics so patients with obesity get the best balance of safety and effectiveness.

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Table of Contents

Acetaminophen Keep New Acetaminophen Pregnancy Warnings in Perspective
Autism Stay Alert for Leucovorin Orders to Treat Autism and “CFD”
Antibiotics Be Aware of Antibiotic Dosing Differences in Obesity
Med Safety The Pressure Is on With Push-Dose Vasopressors
Infectious Diseases Help Save Newer Antibiotics as Backups for Complicated UTIs
New Drugs Look Out for First-Time Rx Oral Liquids
COVID-19 Sniff Out Whether Azelastine Prevents COVID-19
Pediatrics Review Opioid Taper Dispensing Tips for Kids