Clinical evaluation of cefepime in dermatology

Masutaka Furue, Hiroto Kitahara, Takehiko Kaneko, Takenori Takahashi, Hidenori Torii, Tomohiko Matsuyama, Yasumasa Ishibashi

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Abstract

The clinical efficacy of a new cephem antibiotic, cefepime (CFPM), was investigated in 8 patients: 6 with secondary infection, 1 with impetigo contagiosa, and 1 with pyoderma. The result was excellent in 5, good in 1 and fair in 2. No side effects were observed except for slight elevation of GOT in 1 case which was rapidly improved after discontinuation of the drug. We think cefepime is a safe and useful adjunct to conventional antibiotics in the treatment of dermatological infectious diseases.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)531-533
Number of pages3
JournalChemotherapy
Volume39
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1991
Externally publishedYes

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Pharmacology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pharmacology
  • Drug Discovery
  • Oncology

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