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ciprofloxacin and Appendicitis

ciprofloxacin has been researched along with Appendicitis in 15 studies

Ciprofloxacin: A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline.
ciprofloxacin : A quinolone that is quinolin-4(1H)-one bearing cyclopropyl, carboxylic acid, fluoro and piperazin-1-yl substituents at positions 1, 3, 6 and 7, respectively.

Appendicitis: Acute inflammation of the APPENDIX. Acute appendicitis is classified as simple, gangrenous, or perforated.

Research Excerpts

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"After appendectomy due to complicated acute appendicitis (CAA), there are some alternatives as antibiotic scheme: ciprofloxacin/metronidazole; as well as monoscheme based on carbapenems: ertapenem, meropenem, and imipenem."7.96Carbapenems versus ciprofloxacin/metronidazole for decreasing complications and hospital stay following complicated acute appendicitis surgery: A prospective cohort in an Ecuadorian population. ( Arevalo-Vidal, E; Baquerizo-Burgos, J; Bunces-Orellana, O; Bustos-Galarza, K; Ferrín-Viteri, M; Oleas, R; Puga-Tejada, M, 2020)
"We identified children who underwent surgery for perforated appendicitis between 2010 and 2018 using the PearlDiver database and compared 45-day disease-specific readmission between children who received shortened (5-8 days) versus prolonged (10-14 day) total antibiotic courses (inpatient intravenous and/or oral) completed with outpatient Amoxicillin/Clavulanate versus Ciprofloxacin/Metronidazole, and compared antibiotic type (5-14 days) to each other."4.31A shortened course of Amoxicillin/Clavulanate is the preferred antibiotic treatment after surgery for perforated appendicitis in children. ( Becerra, AZ; Gulack, BC; Madonna, MB; Pillai, S; Shah, AN; Skertich, NJ; Sullivan, GA; Wiegmann, AL, 2023)
"After appendectomy due to complicated acute appendicitis (CAA), there are some alternatives as antibiotic scheme: ciprofloxacin/metronidazole; as well as monoscheme based on carbapenems: ertapenem, meropenem, and imipenem."3.96Carbapenems versus ciprofloxacin/metronidazole for decreasing complications and hospital stay following complicated acute appendicitis surgery: A prospective cohort in an Ecuadorian population. ( Arevalo-Vidal, E; Baquerizo-Burgos, J; Bunces-Orellana, O; Bustos-Galarza, K; Ferrín-Viteri, M; Oleas, R; Puga-Tejada, M, 2020)
"All patients with acute appendicitis at Sahlgrenska University Hospital (May 2009 and February 2010) were offered intravenous piperacillin plus tazobactam according to our previous experience, followed by 9 days out-hospital oral ciprofloxacin plus metronidazole."3.78Antibiotics as first-line therapy for acute appendicitis: evidence for a change in clinical practice. ( Hansson, J; Johnsson, E; Jönsson, C; Körner, U; Ludwigs, K; Lundholm, K, 2012)
"Of these 22, only 1 patient (5%) had recurrence of acute appendicitis during follow-up."2.80Nonoperative treatment with antibiotics versus surgery for acute nonperforated appendicitis in children: a pilot randomized controlled trial. ( Almström, M; Eaton, S; Hall, NJ; Naji, H; Patkova, B; Pierro, A; Svensson, JF; Wester, T, 2015)
"Treatment with voriconazole was promptly started with success."1.43Acute isolated appendicitis due to Aspergillus carneus in a neutropenic child with acute myeloid leukemia. ( Bergami, E; Cavanna, C; Decembrino, N; Introzzi, F; Lallitto, F; Mangione, F; Marone, P; Tamarozzi, F; Tortorano, AM; Zecca, M, 2016)

Research

Studies (15)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (6.67)18.2507
2000's3 (20.00)29.6817
2010's9 (60.00)24.3611
2020's2 (13.33)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Skertich, NJ1
Sullivan, GA1
Wiegmann, AL1
Becerra, AZ1
Madonna, MB1
Pillai, S1
Shah, AN1
Gulack, BC1
Bunces-Orellana, O1
Arevalo-Vidal, E1
Bustos-Galarza, K1
Ferrín-Viteri, M1
Oleas, R1
Baquerizo-Burgos, J1
Puga-Tejada, M1
Rhyne, RR1
Hale, AL1
Watson, DS1
Smith, DE1
Whelan-Johnson, S1
Isaacs, J1
Pullan, RD1
Svensson, JF1
Patkova, B1
Almström, M1
Naji, H1
Hall, NJ1
Eaton, S1
Pierro, A1
Wester, T1
Minneci, PC1
Mahida, JB1
Lodwick, DL1
Sulkowski, JP1
Nacion, KM1
Cooper, JN1
Ambeba, EJ1
Moss, RL1
Deans, KJ1
Decembrino, N1
Zecca, M1
Tortorano, AM1
Mangione, F1
Lallitto, F1
Introzzi, F1
Bergami, E1
Marone, P1
Tamarozzi, F1
Cavanna, C1
Paladino, JA1
Gilliland-Johnson, KK1
Adelman, MH1
Cohn, SM2
Malik, AA1
Bari, SU1
Hansson, J1
Körner, U1
Ludwigs, K1
Johnsson, E1
Jönsson, C1
Lundholm, K1
Andersson, RE1
Schein, M1
Coccolini, F1
Pisano, M1
Magnone, S1
Colaianni, N1
Campanati, L1
Catena, F1
Ansaloni, L1
Garg, PK1
Mohanty, D1
Datsenko, BM1
Tamm, TI1
Lipsett, PA1
Buchman, TG1
Cheadle, WG1
Milsom, JW1
O'Marro, S1
Yellin, AE1
Jungerwirth, S1
Rochefort, EV1
Haverstock, DC1
Kowalsky, SF1

Clinical Trials (5)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Conservative Treatment of Acute Appendicitis in Children Pilot Trial[NCT01572558]51 participants (Actual)Interventional2012-02-29Completed
Non-operative Management of Early Appendicitis in Children[NCT01718275]102 participants (Actual)Observational2012-10-31Active, not recruiting
Multi-institutional Trial of Non-operative Management of Uncomplicated Pediatric Appendicitis[NCT02271932]1,076 participants (Actual)Observational2014-10-01Active, not recruiting
Mutil-institutions Comparing Antibiotic Therapy With Laparscopic Appendectomy in Pediatric Chronic Appendicitis[NCT03754387]200 participants (Anticipated)Interventional2019-01-01Enrolling by invitation
Non Operative Treatment for Acute Appendicitis: Study on Efficacy and Safety of Antibiotic Treatment (Amoxicillin and Clavulanic Acid) in Patients With Right Sided Lower Abdominal Pain[NCT01096927]Phase 4160 participants (Actual)Interventional2010-01-31Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Trials

5 trials available for ciprofloxacin and Appendicitis

ArticleYear
Nonoperative treatment with antibiotics versus surgery for acute nonperforated appendicitis in children: a pilot randomized controlled trial.
    Annals of surgery, 2015, Volume: 261, Issue:1

    Topics: Abdominal Pain; Acute Disease; Adolescent; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Appendectomy; Appendicitis; Child;

2015
Pharmacoeconomics of ciprofloxacin plus metronidazole vs. piperacillin-tazobactam for complicated intra-abdominal infections.
    Surgical infections, 2008, Volume: 9, Issue:3

    Topics: Abdominal Abscess; Adult; Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Appendicitis; Ciprofloxacin; Cost-Benefit Ana

2008
Conservative management of acute appendicitis.
    Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract, 2009, Volume: 13, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Appendectomy; Appendicitis; Ciprofloxacin; Female; Follow-

2009
[Cifran -- clinical effectiveness in the prevention and treatment of infection].
    Khirurgiia, 1994, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Infective Agents; Appendicitis; Bacterial Infections; Cholecyst

1994
Comparison of intravenous/oral ciprofloxacin plus metronidazole versus piperacillin/tazobactam in the treatment of complicated intraabdominal infections.
    Annals of surgery, 2000, Volume: 232, Issue:2

    Topics: Abdomen; Abdominal Abscess; Administration, Oral; Anti-Infective Agents; Appendicitis; Bacterial Inf

2000

Other Studies

10 other studies available for ciprofloxacin and Appendicitis

ArticleYear
A shortened course of Amoxicillin/Clavulanate is the preferred antibiotic treatment after surgery for perforated appendicitis in children.
    Journal of pediatric surgery, 2023, Volume: 58, Issue:3

    Topics: Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Appendectomy; Appendicitis; Ch

2023
Carbapenems versus ciprofloxacin/metronidazole for decreasing complications and hospital stay following complicated acute appendicitis surgery: A prospective cohort in an Ecuadorian population.
    Cirugia y cirujanos, 2020, Volume: 88, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Appendectomy; Appendicitis; Carbapenems;

2020
Stump Appendicitis Management.
    The American surgeon, 2018, Dec-01, Volume: 84, Issue:12

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Appendectomy; Appendicitis; Ciprofloxacin; Female; Huma

2018
Sacro-iliac osteomyelitis in a 13 year old boy following perforated appendicitis.
    Journal of pediatric surgery, 2013, Volume: 48, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Appendectomy; Appe

2013
Effectiveness of Patient Choice in Nonoperative vs Surgical Management of Pediatric Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis.
    JAMA surgery, 2016, 05-01, Volume: 151, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Appendectomy; Appe

2016
Effectiveness of Patient Choice in Nonoperative vs Surgical Management of Pediatric Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis.
    JAMA surgery, 2016, 05-01, Volume: 151, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Appendectomy; Appe

2016
Effectiveness of Patient Choice in Nonoperative vs Surgical Management of Pediatric Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis.
    JAMA surgery, 2016, 05-01, Volume: 151, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Appendectomy; Appe

2016
Effectiveness of Patient Choice in Nonoperative vs Surgical Management of Pediatric Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis.
    JAMA surgery, 2016, 05-01, Volume: 151, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Appendectomy; Appe

2016
Effectiveness of Patient Choice in Nonoperative vs Surgical Management of Pediatric Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis.
    JAMA surgery, 2016, 05-01, Volume: 151, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Appendectomy; Appe

2016
Effectiveness of Patient Choice in Nonoperative vs Surgical Management of Pediatric Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis.
    JAMA surgery, 2016, 05-01, Volume: 151, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Appendectomy; Appe

2016
Effectiveness of Patient Choice in Nonoperative vs Surgical Management of Pediatric Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis.
    JAMA surgery, 2016, 05-01, Volume: 151, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Appendectomy; Appe

2016
Effectiveness of Patient Choice in Nonoperative vs Surgical Management of Pediatric Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis.
    JAMA surgery, 2016, 05-01, Volume: 151, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Appendectomy; Appe

2016
Effectiveness of Patient Choice in Nonoperative vs Surgical Management of Pediatric Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis.
    JAMA surgery, 2016, 05-01, Volume: 151, Issue:5

    Topics: Adolescent; Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Appendectomy; Appe

2016
Acute isolated appendicitis due to Aspergillus carneus in a neutropenic child with acute myeloid leukemia.
    The new microbiologica, 2016, Volume: 39, Issue:1

    Topics: Acute Disease; Acyclovir; Amphotericin B; Antifungal Agents; Appendicitis; Aspergillosis; Aspergillu

2016
Antibiotics as first-line therapy for acute appendicitis: evidence for a change in clinical practice.
    World journal of surgery, 2012, Volume: 36, Issue:9

    Topics: Acute Disease; Administration, Intravenous; Administration, Oral; Adult; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Appe

2012
Antibiotics as first-line therapy for acute appendicitis: evidence for a change in clinical practice.
    World journal of surgery, 2012, Volume: 36, Issue:9

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Appendicitis; Ciprofloxacin; Female; Humans; Male; Metronidazole; Penicillani

2012
Antibiotics as first-line therapy for acute appendicitis: evidence for a change in clinical practice.
    World journal of surgery, 2012, Volume: 36, Issue:12

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Appendicitis; Ciprofloxacin; Female; Humans; Male; Metronidazole; Penicillani

2012
Mean (standard deviation) or mean (standard error of mean): time to ponder.
    World journal of surgery, 2013, Volume: 37, Issue:4

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Appendicitis; Ciprofloxacin; Female; Humans; Male; Metronidazole; Penicillani

2013