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Nalidixic acid in diarrhoea.

H Paramesh1

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Lake Side Medical Centre and Hospital, Bangalore.

Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|July 1, 1990
PubMed
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Nalidixic acid effectively treated acute bacterial diarrhea in children, reducing hospital stays and costs. This safe antimicrobial agent was well-tolerated, even in infants under three months old.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Acute bacterial diarrhea is a common childhood illness.
  • Effective antimicrobial treatment is crucial for reducing morbidity and mortality.
  • Nalidixic acid has shown promise as a treatment option.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of nalidixic acid in treating acute bacterial diarrhea in children.
  • To assess the impact of nalidixic acid on hospital stay duration and associated costs.

Main Methods:

  • A study was conducted on 109 children diagnosed with acute bacterial diarrhea.
  • Children received nalidixic acid at a dosage of 55 mg/kg, divided into 4 doses.
  • Clinical improvement was assessed 14 hours post-treatment.

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Main Results:

  • Nalidixic acid demonstrated significant clinical improvement in most children within 14 hours.
  • The treatment effectively reduced the average hospital stay duration.
  • Nalidixic acid was well-tolerated, including in infants under three months of age.

Conclusions:

  • Nalidixic acid is an effective and safe antimicrobial agent for acute infectious diarrhea in children.
  • It offers benefits in reducing hospitalization duration and healthcare costs.
  • The drug is safe for pediatric use, even in very young infants.