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Cephalexin: clinical effectiveness in geriatric patients

I M Smith

    Geriatrics
    |March 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Cephalexin is an effective oral antibiotic for treating common infections in elderly patients, showing high clinical success rates and minimal adverse effects. This study confirms its safety and efficacy across various infection types in this demographic.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Geriatrics
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Elderly patients often present with complex infections.
    • Antibiotic selection requires careful consideration of efficacy and safety in older adults.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the clinical and bacteriologic efficacy of cephalexin in elderly patients.
    • To assess the safety profile of cephalexin in this population.

    Main Methods:

    • A clinical and bacteriologic study involving 298 elderly patients with various infections.
    • Treatment administered orally with cephalexin.
    • Comparison of treatment outcomes between elderly and younger adult populations.

    Main Results:

    • High satisfactory clinical response rates: 93% for respiratory, 96% for skin/soft tissue, and 87% for urinary tract infections.
    • Bacteriologic response rates ranged from 72% to 80%.
    • Similar clinical efficacy observed in patients over 65 and those aged 16-64; adverse reactions were mild (7%) and did not affect BUN, SGOT, or hematopoietic values.

    Conclusions:

    • Cephalexin is a safe and effective oral antibiotic for treating common infections in the elderly.
    • The drug demonstrates comparable efficacy across different infection types and age groups.
    • Its favorable safety profile supports its recommendation for geriatric patients.

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