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trimethoprim and Cellulitis

trimethoprim has been researched along with Cellulitis in 7 studies

Trimethoprim: A pyrimidine inhibitor of dihydrofolate reductase, it is an antibacterial related to PYRIMETHAMINE. It is potentiated by SULFONAMIDES and the TRIMETHOPRIM, SULFAMETHOXAZOLE DRUG COMBINATION is the form most often used. It is sometimes used alone as an antimalarial. TRIMETHOPRIM RESISTANCE has been reported.
trimethoprim : An aminopyrimidine antibiotic whose structure consists of pyrimidine 2,4-diamine and 1,2,3-trimethoxybenzene moieties linked by a methylene bridge.

Cellulitis: An acute, diffuse, and suppurative inflammation of loose connective tissue, particularly the deep subcutaneous tissues, and sometimes muscle, which is most commonly seen as a result of infection of a wound, ulcer, or other skin lesions.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) and clindamycin are frequently prescribed to treat cellulitis."7.85Clinical outcomes in patients hospitalized with cellulitis treated with oral clindamycin and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole: The role of weight-based dosing. ( Alexander, B; Cox, KK; Heintz, BH; Livorsi, DJ, 2017)
"Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) and clindamycin are frequently prescribed to treat cellulitis."3.85Clinical outcomes in patients hospitalized with cellulitis treated with oral clindamycin and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole: The role of weight-based dosing. ( Alexander, B; Cox, KK; Heintz, BH; Livorsi, DJ, 2017)

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19904 (57.14)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (14.29)29.6817
2010's2 (28.57)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Cox, KK1
Alexander, B1
Livorsi, DJ1
Heintz, BH1
Worthing, KA1
Norris, JM1
Briscoe, KA1
Cenizal, MJ1
Skiest, D1
Luber, S1
Bedimo, R1
Davis, P1
Fox, P1
Delaney, K1
Hardy, RD1
Daum, RS1
Glode, MP1
Allen, S1
Cooper, J1
Bateman, JL1
Tu, RP1
Strampfer, MJ1
Cunha, BA1
Barthelemy, R1

Trials

2 trials available for trimethoprim and Cellulitis

ArticleYear
Prospective randomized trial of empiric therapy with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole or doxycycline for outpatient skin and soft tissue infections in an area of high prevalence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus.
    Antimicrobial agents and chemotherapy, 2007, Volume: 51, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Cellulitis; Doxycycline; Drug Therapy, Combination; Empirical Research; Fol

2007
Rifampin prophylaxis against H. flu type b spread - is it valid?
    Hospital practice (Office ed.), 1982, Volume: 17, Issue:11

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Carrier State; Cellulitis; Child; Child, Preschool; Clinical Trials as Topic; Dou

1982

Other Studies

5 other studies available for trimethoprim and Cellulitis

ArticleYear
Clinical outcomes in patients hospitalized with cellulitis treated with oral clindamycin and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole: The role of weight-based dosing.
    The Journal of infection, 2017, Volume: 75, Issue:6

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Body Weight; Cellulitis; Clindamycin; Cohort Stud

2017
Severe acute cellulitis and sepsis caused by Aeromonas spp. in a dog on immunosuppressive therapy.
    Journal of veterinary emergency and critical care (San Antonio, Tex. : 2001), 2019, Volume: 29, Issue:4

    Topics: Aeromonas; Animals; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Cellulitis; Dog Diseases; Dogs; Drug Combinations; Female

2019
The effect of an antibacterial on pain in ulcerated legs.
    The British journal of clinical practice, 1980, Volume: 34, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Cellulitis; Drug Combinations; Humans; Leg Ulcer; Middle Aged; Sulfamethoxazole; Trimet

1980
Aeromonas hydrophila cellulitis and wound infections caused by waterborne organisms.
    Heart & lung : the journal of critical care, 1988, Volume: 17, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Aeromonas; Bacterial Infections; Cellulitis; Drug Combinations; Humans; Male; Sulfamethoxazol

1988
[Clinical study of a new bactericidal chemotherapeutic agent].
    Revue d'odonto-stomatologie du midi de la France, 1971, Volume: 29, Issue:2

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anti-Infective Agents; Cellulitis; Child; Female; Folic Acid Antagonists; Gingivi

1971