Abstract
We performed a dose-finding study on cefetamet pivoxil (CEMT-PI), a new oral cephem, in the treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, by a multicenter well-controlled comparative study. CEMT-PI was orally administered at 500 mg b. i. d., 750mg t. i. d. or 1,000mg b. i. d. The clinical efficacy rate assessed by committee was 61.8% (21/34) in the 500mg group, 67.6% (23/34) in the 750mg group and 72.7% (24/33) in the 1,000mg group. There were no significant differences among the three groups. The bacteriological eradication rate was 81.3%(13/16) in the 500mg group, 78.6% (11/14) in the 750mg group and 66.7% (8/12) in the 1,000mg group. There were no significant differences among the three groups. Except for the cases infected with Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, bacteriological eradication was 11/13 in the 500mg group, 10/12 in the 750mg group and, 7/8 in the 1, 000mg group. There were no significant differences among the three groups. The incidence of side effects was 11.1% (4/36) in the 500mg group, 2.8%(1/36) in the 750mg group and 2.7% (1/37) in the 1, 000mg group. There were no significant differences among the three groups. We conclude from our results that 1, 000mg b. i. d. is the optimal dose of CEMT-PI in the treatment of acute exacerbation of chronic bronchitis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 198-209 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Chemotherapy |
Volume | 38 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1990 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- CEMT-PI
- Cefetamet pivoxil
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases
- Pharmacology
- Drug Discovery
- Oncology