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Drugs for Sexually Transmitted Infections
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • June 27, 2022; (Issue 1653)
This article includes recommendations for management
of most sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
other than HIV and viral hepatitis. Some of the
indications and dosages recommended here have
not been...
This article includes recommendations for management
of most sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
other than HIV and viral hepatitis. Some of the
indications and dosages recommended here have
not been approved by the FDA (see Table 1).
Drugs for Common Bacterial Infections in Adults
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • October 23, 2017; (Issue 1532)
Bacterial infections in adults are generally treated
empirically, with the antibiotic covering most, but not
all, of the potential causative pathogens. For some
infections, culture and sensitivity testing...
Bacterial infections in adults are generally treated
empirically, with the antibiotic covering most, but not
all, of the potential causative pathogens. For some
infections, culture and sensitivity testing can guide
treatment, allowing for use of narrower-spectrum
antibiotics. The recommended dosages and durations
of antibiotic treatment for common respiratory, skin, and
urinary tract infections are listed in Tables 1-3. Infectious
disease experts now recommend shorter treatment
durations for many infections to reduce the development
of antimicrobial resistance and minimize adverse effects.
Drugs for Sexually Transmitted Infections
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 3, 2017; (Issue 1524)
The text and tables that follow include recommendations
for management of sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) other than HIV and viral hepatitis.
Some of the indications and dosages recommended
here have...
The text and tables that follow include recommendations
for management of sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) other than HIV and viral hepatitis.
Some of the indications and dosages recommended
here have not been approved by the FDA.
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Surgery
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 23, 2016; (Issue 1495)
Antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the
incidence of postoperative surgical site infection
after some procedures. Since the last Medical Letter
article on this subject, consensus guidelines have
been...
Antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the
incidence of postoperative surgical site infection
after some procedures. Since the last Medical Letter
article on this subject, consensus guidelines have
been published. Recommendations for prophylaxis
in specific surgical procedures are listed in Table 1.
Drugs Past Their Expiration Date
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • December 7, 2015; (Issue 1483)
Healthcare providers are often asked if drugs can
be used past their expiration date. Because of legal
restrictions and liability concerns, manufacturers do
not sanction such use and usually do not even...
Healthcare providers are often asked if drugs can
be used past their expiration date. Because of legal
restrictions and liability concerns, manufacturers do
not sanction such use and usually do not even comment
on the safety or effectiveness of their products
beyond the date on the label. Since our last publication
on this subject, more data have become available.
Drugs for Sexually Transmitted Infections
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • September 1, 2013; (Issue 133)
Many infections can be transmitted during sexual contact.
The text and tables that follow include recommendations
for management of sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) other than HIV, viral hepatitis,...
Many infections can be transmitted during sexual contact.
The text and tables that follow include recommendations
for management of sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) other than HIV, viral hepatitis, and
enteric infections. Some of the indications and
dosages recommended here have not been approved
by the FDA.
Drugs for Bacterial Infections
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 1, 2013; (Issue 131)
The text that follows reviews some common bacterial
infections and their empiric treatment pending the
results of culture and susceptibility testing. The recommendations
made here are based on the results...
The text that follows reviews some common bacterial
infections and their empiric treatment pending the
results of culture and susceptibility testing. The recommendations
made here are based on the results of
susceptibility studies, clinical trials, and the opinions
of Medical Letter reviewers. Tables 1 and 2 list the usual
dosages of antibacterial drugs.
Cephalosporins for Patients with Penicillin Allergy
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • December 24, 2012; (Issue 1406)
Only a small minority of patients who say they are
allergic to penicillin will have a reaction if they take...
Only a small minority of patients who say they are
allergic to penicillin will have a reaction if they take a
penicillin.
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Surgery
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • October 1, 2012; (Issue 122)
Antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the incidence
of postoperative infection, particularly surgical site
infection, after some procedures. Recommendations
for such prophylaxis are listed in the table that...
Antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the incidence
of postoperative infection, particularly surgical site
infection, after some procedures. Recommendations
for such prophylaxis are listed in the table that begins
on page 74. Antimicrobial prophylaxis for dental procedures
to prevent endocarditis was recently discussed
in The Medical Letter.
Drugs for Sexually Transmitted Infections
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 1, 2010; (Issue 95)
Many infections can be transmitted during sexual contact. The text and tables that follow are limited to management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) other than HIV, viral hepatitis and enteric...
Many infections can be transmitted during sexual contact. The text and tables that follow are limited to management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) other than HIV, viral hepatitis and enteric infections. The drugs of choice, their dosages and alternatives are listed in a table that begins on page 54. A table listing the adverse effects of some of these antimicrobials begins on page 58.
Drugs for Bacterial Infections
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • June 1, 2010; (Issue 94)
The text below reviews some common bacterial infections and their treatment. The recommendations made
here are based on the results of susceptibility studies, clinical trials and the opinions of Medical Letter...
The text below reviews some common bacterial infections and their treatment. The recommendations made
here are based on the results of susceptibility studies, clinical trials and the opinions of Medical Letter consultants.
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Surgery
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • June 1, 2009; (Issue 82)
Antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the incidence of infection, particularly surgical site infection, after certain procedures. Recommendations for prevention of surgical site infection are listed in the...
Antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the incidence of infection, particularly surgical site infection, after certain procedures. Recommendations for prevention of surgical site infection are listed in the table that begins on page 48. Antimicrobial prophylaxis for dental procedures to prevent endocarditis is discussed in The Medical Letter 2007; 49:99.
Drugs for Sexually Transmitted Infections
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • September 1, 2007; (Issue 61)
Many infections can be transmitted during sexual contact. The text and tables that follow are limited to management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) other than HIV, viral hepatitis and enteric...
Many infections can be transmitted during sexual contact. The text and tables that follow are limited to management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) other than HIV, viral hepatitis and enteric infections. Guidelines are available from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with detailed recommendations for treatment of these diseases.
Choice of Antibacterial Drugs
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 1, 2007; (Issue 57)
Information about empirical treatment of bacterial infections, emerging trends in antimicrobial resistance, new drugs and new data about older drugs continue to become available. Usual pathogens and empiric...
Information about empirical treatment of bacterial infections, emerging trends in antimicrobial resistance, new drugs and new data about older drugs continue to become available. Usual pathogens and empiric treatment for some common types of infections are summarized in the text and a table listing the drugs of choice and alternatives for each pathogen begins on page 40. The recommendations made here are based on the results of susceptibility studies, clinical trials and the opinions of Medical Letter consultants.
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Surgery
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • December 1, 2006; (Issue 52)
Antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the incidence of infection, particularly surgical site infection, after certain procedures. Recommendations for prevention of surgical site infection are listed in this...
Antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the incidence of infection, particularly surgical site infection, after certain procedures. Recommendations for prevention of surgical site infection are listed in this article.
Tigecycline (Tygacil)
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • September 12, 2005; (Issue 1217)
Tigecycline (Tygacil - Wyeth), a derivative of minocycline, is a new intravenous (IV) antibiotic approved for treatment of complicated intra-abdominal and skin and skin-structure...
Tigecycline (Tygacil - Wyeth), a derivative of minocycline, is a new intravenous (IV) antibiotic approved for treatment of complicated intra-abdominal and skin and skin-structure infections.
Drugs for Sexually Transmitted Infections
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • October 1, 2004; (Issue 26)
Many infections can be transmitted during sexual contact. The text and tables that follow are limited to management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) other than HIV, viral hepatitis and enteric...
Many infections can be transmitted during sexual contact. The text and tables that follow are limited to management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) other than HIV, viral hepatitis and enteric infections. Guidelines are available from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with detailed recommendations for treatment of these diseases (MMWR Recomm Rep 2002; 51, RR-6:1). New guidelines are expected soon.
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Surgery
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • April 1, 2004; (Issue 20)
Antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the incidence of infection, particularly surgical site infection, after certain operations, but this benefit must be weighed against the risks of toxic and allergic...
Antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the incidence of infection, particularly surgical site infection, after certain operations, but this benefit must be weighed against the risks of toxic and allergic reactions, emergence of resistant bacteria, adverse drug interactions, superinfection and cost. Medical Letter consultants generally recommend antimicrobial prophylaxis only for procedures with high infection rates, those involving implantation of prosthetic material, and those in which the consequences of infection are likely to be especially serious.
Choice of Antibacterial Drugs
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • March 1, 2004; (Issue 19)
New drugs for bacterial infections and new information about older drugs continue to become available. Empirical treatment of some common bacterial infections is discussed in this article. A table listing the...
New drugs for bacterial infections and new information about older drugs continue to become available. Empirical treatment of some common bacterial infections is discussed in this article. A table listing the drugs of choice and alternatives for each pathogen begins on page 18. These recommendations are based on results of susceptibility studies, clinical trials and the opinions of Medical Letter consultants. Local resistance patterns should be taken into account. Trade names are listed on page 24.
Drugs Past Their Expiration Date
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • October 28, 2002; (Issue 1142)
Physicians and pharmacists are often asked if patients can use drugs after their expiration date. Pharmaceutical companies, because of legal restrictions and liability concerns, will not sanction such use and...
Physicians and pharmacists are often asked if patients can use drugs after their expiration date. Pharmaceutical companies, because of legal restrictions and liability concerns, will not sanction such use and may not even comment on the safety or effectiveness of using their products beyond the date on the label.
Ertapenem (Invanz) - A New Parenteral Carbapenem
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • March 18, 2002; (Issue 1126)
Ertapenem (er ta pen' em; Invanz - Merck), a carbapenem antibacterial with a narrower spectrum of activity than imipenem (Primaxin) or meropenem (Merrem), has been approved by the FDA for once-daily IV...
Ertapenem (er ta pen' em; Invanz - Merck), a carbapenem antibacterial with a narrower spectrum of activity than imipenem (Primaxin) or meropenem (Merrem), has been approved by the FDA for once-daily IV treatment of complicated intra-abdominal, urinary tract and skin and skin structure infections, acute pelvic infections, and community-acquired pneumonia.
Drugs for Sexually Transmitted Infections
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • September 24, 1999; (Issue 1062)
Many infections can be transmitted during sexual contact. The text and tables [in this article] are limited to treatment of non-HIV infections associated primarily with sexual...
Many infections can be transmitted during sexual contact. The text and tables [in this article] are limited to treatment of non-HIV infections associated primarily with sexual transmission.
Piperacillin/Tazobactam
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • January 21, 1994; (Issue 914)
Piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn - Lederle), an antibiotic combination product, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for intravenous treatment of intra-abdominal, pelvic, skin, and...
Piperacillin/tazobactam (Zosyn - Lederle), an antibiotic combination product, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for intravenous treatment of intra-abdominal, pelvic, skin, and skin-structure infections and for community-acquired pneumonia of moderate severity.
Cefmetazole Sodium (Zefazone)
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 13, 1990; (Issue 822)
Cefmetazole sodium (Zefazone - Upjohn), a second-generation parenteral cephalosporin, was recently marketed in the USA for intravenous (IV) treatment of various infections caused by susceptible organisms....
Cefmetazole sodium (Zefazone - Upjohn), a second-generation parenteral cephalosporin, was recently marketed in the USA for intravenous (IV) treatment of various infections caused by susceptible organisms. Like cefotetan (Cefotan), cefamandole (Mandol), cefoperazone (Cefobid), and moxalactam (Moxam), cefmetazole contains a methylthiotetrazole group that has been associated with prothrombin deficiency.
Penicillin Allergy
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • August 12, 1988; (Issue 772)
A penicillin is the drug of choice for treatment of many infections, but allergic reactions to these drugs occur frequently and, rarely, can be fatal. From 5% to 20% of patients have a history of a rash or...
A penicillin is the drug of choice for treatment of many infections, but allergic reactions to these drugs occur frequently and, rarely, can be fatal. From 5% to 20% of patients have a history of a rash or some other reaction while taking a penicillin, but maculopapular rashes with ampicillin or amoxicillin, especially in children with infectious mononucleosis, are probably not allergic.