Abstract
From the results of in vitro tests, cefpiramide (CPM, SM-1652) was shown to be active against patient's strains of at least 2 species, S. aureus and P. aeruginosa. Twelve patients of respiratory tract infections were treated with 2 g a day of cefpiramide. Clinical responses were excellent in 6 cases, good in 4 and poor in 2. As for side effects, exanthema, discomfort of the chest and discomfort of the lower extremities were observed in 1 case each. Elevation of transaminases was seen in 4 cases.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 229-232 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Chemotherapy |
Volume | 31 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1983 Jan 1 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pharmacology (medical)
- Infectious Diseases
- Pharmacology
- Drug Discovery
- Oncology