31/05/2026
Antibiotic de-escalation is not just a stewardship strategy — it is a patient safety responsibility.
Timely review of antimicrobial therapy based on culture results and clinical response helps in:
✔ Reducing antimicrobial resistance
✔ Minimizing adverse drug effects
✔ Preventing superinfections
✔ Optimizing patient outcomes
✔ Preserving the effectiveness of antibiotics for the future
“Right antibiotic, right patient, right duration.”
Every decision to de-escalate is a step toward responsible healthcare and better antimicrobial stewardship.