Matching articles for "Omnicef"
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 Urinary Tract Infections
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 23, 2012; (Issue 1395)
The most recent guidelines from the Infectious
Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and its European
counterpart on the choice of antimicrobials for treatment
of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)...
The most recent guidelines from the Infectious
Diseases Society of America (IDSA) and its European
counterpart on the choice of antimicrobials for treatment
of uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in
non-pregnant women focus on the unnecessary use of
fluoroquinolones to treat uropathogens that are
increasingly becoming resistant to them. Resistance
of Escherichia coli to ciprofloxacin in the US has
increased from 3% in 2000 to 17.1% in 2010.
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.
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.
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 for Pneumonia
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • September 1, 2003; (Issue 13)
The choice of drugs for treatment of pneumonia depends on the most likely pathogens causing the infection and local antimicrobial resistance patterns. Factors such as severity of illness, presence of co-morbid...
The choice of drugs for treatment of pneumonia depends on the most likely pathogens causing the infection and local antimicrobial resistance patterns. Factors such as severity of illness, presence of co-morbid conditions and whether the infection is community or hospital-acquired also need to be considered.
Cefditoren (Spectracef) - A New Oral Cephalosporin
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • January 21, 2002; (Issue 1122)
Cefditoren pivoxil (Spectracef TAP), a new oral third-generation cephalosporin, has been approved by the FDA for treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis and...
Cefditoren pivoxil (Spectracef TAP), a new oral third-generation cephalosporin, has been approved by the FDA for treatment of acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis and uncomplicated skin and soft tissue infections in adults and children 12 or more years old. The drug has been used in Japan for 7 years.
Cefdinir--A New Oral Cephalosporin
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • August 28, 1998; (Issue 1034)
Cefdinir (Omnicef - Parke-Davis), a third-generation oral cephalosporin, has been approved by the FDA for treatment of acute sinusitis, otitis media, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, pharyngitis,...
Cefdinir (Omnicef - Parke-Davis), a third-generation oral cephalosporin, has been approved by the FDA for treatment of acute sinusitis, otitis media, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis, pharyngitis, community-acquired pneumonia and skin infections. Other drugs available for these indications are reviewed in The Medical Letter Handbook of Antimicrobial Therapy, 1998.