The fractional bactericidal concentration is an interaction coefficient indicating whether the combined bactericidal effect of drugs is synergistic, additive or antagonistic.
fractional bactericidal concentration =
= A + B
where:
• A = (MBC of combination X + Y) / (MBC of drug X alone)
• B = (MBC of combination X + Y) / (MBC of drug Y alone)
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