Abstract |
A new aminoglycoside antibiotic, fortimicin, was administered intramuscularly to 3 patients (panperitonitis). Clinical response was excellent in 2 cases and good in 1 case. The effective rate was 100%. In these patients, fortimicin was given in a dose of 600 mg, 2 or 3 times daily for 6 to 7 days. No adverse effect was observed. Therefore fortimicin was suggested to be a useful drug for the treatment of panperitonitis.
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Authors | S Hosoma, R Seiko, T Ito |
Journal | The Japanese journal of antibiotics
(Jpn J Antibiot)
Vol. 35
Issue 6
Pg. 1387-90
(Jun 1982)
ISSN: 0368-2781 [Print] Japan |
PMID | 7131763
(Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Aminoglycosides
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- fortimicins
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Topics |
- Aged
- Aminoglycosides
(adverse effects, pharmacology, therapeutic use)
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
(adverse effects, therapeutic use)
- Bacteria
(drug effects)
- Drug Evaluation
- Drug Resistance, Microbial
- Female
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Peritonitis
(drug therapy, microbiology)
- Postoperative Complications
(drug therapy)
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