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EFFICACY OF CEFEPIME FOR AGED PATIENTS WITH LOWER RESPIRATORY TRACT INFECTION

Juan Wang

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Objective To assess the therapeutic efficacy of Cefepime for lower respiratory tract infection of the aged people. Methods Fifty six patients with lower respiratory tract infection were treated with Cefepime 2 g, iv, drip, every 12 hours, for 7 to 14 days. Results The total response rate was 91.1%; cure rate was 71.4%. The bacterial eradication rate was 81.6%. The adverse reactions were rare. Conclusion Cefepime is effective and safe in the treatment of lower respiratory tract infection of the aged.

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Objective To assess the therapeutic efficacy of Cefepime for lower respiratory tract infection of the aged people. Methods Fifty six patients with lower respiratory tract infection were treated with Cefepime 2 g, iv, drip, every 12 hours, for 7 to 14 days. Results The total response rate was 91.1%; cure rate was 71.4%. The bacterial eradication rate was 81.6%. The adverse reactions were rare. Conclusion Cefepime is effective and safe in the treatment of lower respiratory tract infection of the aged.

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Objective To assess the therapeutic efficacy of Cefepime for lower respiratory tract infection of the aged people. Methods Fifty six patients with lower respiratory tract infection were treated with Cefepime 2 g, iv, drip, every 12 hours, for 7 to 14 days. Results The total response rate was 91.1%; cure rate was 71.4%. The bacterial eradication rate was 81.6%. The adverse reactions were rare. Conclusion Cefepime is effective and safe in the treatment of lower respiratory tract infection of the aged.

Key concepts: Cefepime, Medicine, Respiratory tract infections, Respiratory tract, Lower respiratory tract infection, Adverse effect, Internal medicine, Respiratory system

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