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ciprofloxacin and Esophageal Varices

ciprofloxacin has been researched along with Esophageal Varices in 5 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"In cirrhotic patients with variceal bleeding and with Child-Pugh class B or C, the use of intravenous ciprofloxacin for 3 days after EVL was not only effective in the prevention of bacterial infections but also cost-effective."5.10[Prospective randomized trial of intravenous ciprofloxacin for prevention of bacterial infection in cirrhotic patients with esophageal variceal bleeding]. ( Choi, KW; Choi, MS; Hong, SN; Kim, BJ; Kim, JJ; Koh, KC; Lee, CY; Lee, JH; Lee, SY; Paik, SW; Rhee, JC; Rhee, PL; Ryu, MK, 2002)
"Bacterial infections are common in cirrhotic patients with acute variceal bleeding, occurring in 20% within 48 h."2.50Role of prophylactic antibiotics in cirrhotic patients with variceal bleeding. ( Lee, YY; Mahadeva, S; Tee, HP, 2014)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (20.00)29.6817
2010's4 (80.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Lee, YY1
Tee, HP1
Mahadeva, S1
Werner, CR1
Riessen, R1
Gregor, M1
Bitzer, M1
Fukui, H1
Kim, BI1
Kim, HJ1
Park, JH1
Park, DI1
Cho, YK1
Sohn, CI1
Jeon, WK1
Kim, HS1
Kim, DJ1
Hong, SN1
Kim, BJ1
Lee, SY1
Lee, CY1
Ryu, MK1
Choi, MS1
Lee, JH1
Rhee, PL1
Koh, KC1
Kim, JJ1
Paik, SW1
Rhee, JC1
Choi, KW1

Reviews

1 review available for ciprofloxacin and Esophageal Varices

ArticleYear
Role of prophylactic antibiotics in cirrhotic patients with variceal bleeding.
    World journal of gastroenterology, 2014, Feb-21, Volume: 20, Issue:7

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Bacterial Infections; Ciprofloxacin; Endoscopy; Esoph

2014

Trials

2 trials available for ciprofloxacin and Esophageal Varices

ArticleYear
Increased intestinal permeability as a predictor of bacterial infections in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis and hemorrhage.
    Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology, 2011, Volume: 26, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Bacterial Infections; Bacterial Translocation; C

2011
[Prospective randomized trial of intravenous ciprofloxacin for prevention of bacterial infection in cirrhotic patients with esophageal variceal bleeding].
    Taehan Kan Hakhoe chi = The Korean journal of hepatology, 2002, Volume: 8, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Infective Agents; Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Bacterial Infections; Ciprofloxacin; End

2002

Other Studies

2 other studies available for ciprofloxacin and Esophageal Varices

ArticleYear
[Unexpected complication following esophageal variceal hemorrhage - Case 2/2011].
    Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 2011, Volume: 136, Issue:5

    Topics: Amiodarone; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Ciprofloxacin; Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A; Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inh

2011
How leaky gut and endotoxemia induce bacterial infection in cirrhosis and gastrointestinal hemorrhage?
    Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology, 2011, Volume: 26, Issue:3

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Bacterial Infections; Bacterial Translocation; Cephalos

2011