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[Our experience with cedax (ceftibuten) in the obstetrical and gynecological practice]
Akusherstvo I Ginekologiia
|July 16, 2003
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Cedax, an oral cephalosporin, is effective for treating asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women. This study found it a preferred option due to ease of use and no reported side effects.
Area of Science:
- Pharmacology
- Infectious Diseases
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Asymptomatic bacteriuria is common in pregnancy and can lead to complications.
- Third-generation cephalosporins are frequently used for urinary tract infections.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy and safety of Cedax (ceftibuten) with other third-generation cephalosporins.
- To evaluate Cedax as a treatment option for asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant women.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving 40 pregnant women with asymptomatic bacteriuria.
- Treatment with Cedax versus other third-generation cephalosporins.
Main Results:
- Cedax demonstrated a wide spectrum of antibacterial activity.
- No side effects were reported with Cedax treatment.
Conclusions:
- Cedax is a preferred antibacterial drug for treating asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy.
- Its easy administration and safety profile make it advantageous.
Abstract:
Cedax is an oral third generation cephalosporin for use with a wide spectrum of antibacterial activity. It has been made a comparative study between Cedax and other third generation cephalosporins in 40 pregnant women with asymptomatic bacteriuria. The authors made a conclusion Cedax is a preferred antibacterial drug for treatment of similar infections of pregnancy because of his easy application way and the absence of side effects.