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cefixime and Bronchitis, Chronic

cefixime has been researched along with Bronchitis, Chronic in 1 studies

Cefixime: A third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic that is stable to hydrolysis by beta-lactamases.
cefixime : A third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic bearing vinyl and (2Z)-2-(2-amino-1,3-thiazol-4-yl)-2-[(carboxymethoxy)imino]acetamido groups at positions 3 and 7, respectively, of the cephem skeleton. It is used in the treatment of gonorrhoea, tonsilitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, and urinary tract infections.

Bronchitis, Chronic: A subcategory of CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE. The disease is characterized by hypersecretion of mucus accompanied by a chronic (more than 3 months in 2 consecutive years) productive cough. Infectious agents are a major cause of chronic bronchitis.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We performed a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing regimens of the same antibiotic (same dosage and same route of administration) administered for a different time period."2.44Short- versus long-duration antimicrobial treatment for exacerbations of chronic bronchitis: a meta-analysis. ( Avgeri, SG; Dimopoulos, G; Falagas, ME; Matthaiou, DK; Siempos, II, 2008)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Falagas, ME1
Avgeri, SG1
Matthaiou, DK1
Dimopoulos, G1
Siempos, II1

Reviews

1 review available for cefixime and Bronchitis, Chronic

ArticleYear
Short- versus long-duration antimicrobial treatment for exacerbations of chronic bronchitis: a meta-analysis.
    The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy, 2008, Volume: 62, Issue:3

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Bronchitis, Chronic; Cefixime; Clarithromycin; Humans; Quinolones; Randomized

2008