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E V Oleĭnichenko1, S D Mitrokhin, V E Nonikov
1Central Clinical Hospital, Moscow.
Abstract:
Acipole (Lactobacillus acidophilus + Kefir greins) was used to manage antibiotic dysbacteriosis as an adverse reaction of antibacterial therapy. 120 patients treated with antibacterial drugs for acute pneumonia and exacerbations of chronic bronchitis were observed. 54 of them were treated under the routine regimen with antibiotics and 66 were additionally treated with the eubiotic acipole: 1 tablet (5 doses) 3 times a day 30 minutes before meal. Routine bacteriological examination of the feces was applied to all the patients. High frequency of bacteriologically revealed dysbacteriosis was stated. The therapy under the antibiotic + acipole regimen lowered the frequency of dysbacteriosis events and their severity. The fact that the use of acipole simultaneously with the routine antibacterial therapy prevented the development of dysbacteriosis clinical signs is of practical importance.
Insights
Acipole, a probiotic containing Lactobacillus acidophilus and Kefir grains, effectively managed antibiotic-induced dysbacteriosis in patients with pneumonia or bronchitis. This treatment reduced the incidence and severity of dysbiosis, preventing clinical signs when used with antibiotics.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Antibiotic therapy can lead to adverse effects like dysbacteriosis.
- Dysbacteriosis, an imbalance in gut microbiota, is a common complication of antibacterial treatment.
- Managing dysbiosis is crucial for patient recovery and well-being during antibiotic treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of Acipole in managing antibiotic-induced dysbacteriosis.
- To assess the impact of Acipole on the frequency and severity of dysbiosis in patients receiving antibiotics.
- To determine if Acipole can prevent the clinical manifestations of dysbacteriosis.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 120 patients with acute pneumonia or chronic bronchitis exacerbations treated with antibiotics.
- Patients were divided into two groups: one receiving routine antibiotic therapy, the other receiving antibiotics plus Acipole.
- Fecal samples were analyzed using routine bacteriological examination to assess dysbiosis.
Main Results:
- A high incidence of bacteriologically confirmed dysbiosis was observed in patients receiving antibiotics alone.
- The group treated with antibiotics and Acipole showed a lower frequency and severity of dysbiosis.
- Simultaneous administration of Acipole with antibiotics prevented the development of clinical signs of dysbiosis.
Conclusions:
- Acipole is an effective eubiotic for managing antibiotic-associated dysbacteriosis.
- Combining Acipole with standard antibiotic therapy offers a protective effect against dysbiosis development.
- This approach holds practical importance for improving patient outcomes during antibacterial treatment.
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