A comparison of cefuroxime and co-trimoxazole in severe respiratory tract infections

A comparison of cefuroxime 750 mg 8-hourly im and co-trimoxazole 3 ml 12-hourly im in the treatment of severe respiratory tract infections, was under taken. Twenty patients in each group were treated for at least 5 days with the respective antibiotics. No statistically significant difference was fou...

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Published in:Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy 1982-06, Vol.9 (6), p.479-484
Main Authors: Mehtar, S., Parr, J. H., Morgan, D. J. R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Cefuroxime - administration & dosage
Cefuroxime - adverse effects
Cefuroxime - therapeutic use
Cephalosporins - therapeutic use
Drug Combinations - administration & dosage
Drug Combinations - adverse effects
Drug Combinations - therapeutic use
Female
Humans
Injections, Intramuscular
Male
Middle Aged
Respiratory Tract Infections - drug therapy
Respiratory Tract Infections - microbiology
Sulfamethoxazole - administration & dosage
Sulfamethoxazole - adverse effects
Sulfamethoxazole - therapeutic use
Trimethoprim - administration & dosage
Trimethoprim - adverse effects
Trimethoprim - therapeutic use
Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination
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Summary:A comparison of cefuroxime 750 mg 8-hourly im and co-trimoxazole 3 ml 12-hourly im in the treatment of severe respiratory tract infections, was under taken. Twenty patients in each group were treated for at least 5 days with the respective antibiotics. No statistically significant difference was found between the two groups.
ISSN:0305-7453
1460-2091
DOI:10.1093/jac/9.6.479