Matching articles for "Ampicillin/sulbactam"
Drugs for Sexually Transmitted Infections
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • June 27, 2022; (Issue 1653)
This article includes recommendations for management
of most sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
other than HIV and viral hepatitis. Some of the
indications and dosages recommended here have
not been...
This article includes recommendations for management
of most sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
other than HIV and viral hepatitis. Some of the
indications and dosages recommended here have
not been approved by the FDA (see Table 1).
Antibacterial Drugs for Community-Acquired Pneumonia
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • January 25, 2021; (Issue 1616)
Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)
is usually empiric, with selected antibiotic regimens
directed against some of the most common causative
pathogens. Recommended empiric regimens are
listed in...
Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)
is usually empiric, with selected antibiotic regimens
directed against some of the most common causative
pathogens. Recommended empiric regimens are
listed in Table 2; recommended antibiotic dosages for
treatment of CAP are listed in Tables 3 and 4. Joint
guidelines for treatment of CAP by the American
Thoracic Society and the Infectious Diseases Society of
America (ATS/IDSA) were updated in 2019.
Lefamulin (Xenleta) for Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • September 23, 2019; (Issue 1581)
Lefamulin (Xenleta – Nabriva), a semisynthetic
pleuromutilin antibiotic, has been approved by the
FDA for IV and oral treatment of community-acquired
bacterial pneumonia (CABP) in adults. It is the...
Lefamulin (Xenleta – Nabriva), a semisynthetic
pleuromutilin antibiotic, has been approved by the
FDA for IV and oral treatment of community-acquired
bacterial pneumonia (CABP) in adults. It is the first
systemic pleuromutilin antibiotic to be approved in the
US; retapamulin (Altabax), a 1% topical ointment for
treatment of impetigo, was approved in 2007.
Drugs for Common Bacterial Infections in Adults
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • October 23, 2017; (Issue 1532)
Bacterial infections in adults are generally treated
empirically, with the antibiotic covering most, but not
all, of the potential causative pathogens. For some
infections, culture and sensitivity testing...
Bacterial infections in adults are generally treated
empirically, with the antibiotic covering most, but not
all, of the potential causative pathogens. For some
infections, culture and sensitivity testing can guide
treatment, allowing for use of narrower-spectrum
antibiotics. The recommended dosages and durations
of antibiotic treatment for common respiratory, skin, and
urinary tract infections are listed in Tables 1-3. Infectious
disease experts now recommend shorter treatment
durations for many infections to reduce the development
of antimicrobial resistance and minimize adverse effects.
Drugs for Sexually Transmitted Infections
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 3, 2017; (Issue 1524)
The text and tables that follow include recommendations
for management of sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) other than HIV and viral hepatitis.
Some of the indications and dosages recommended
here have...
The text and tables that follow include recommendations
for management of sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) other than HIV and viral hepatitis.
Some of the indications and dosages recommended
here have not been approved by the FDA.
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Surgery
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • May 23, 2016; (Issue 1495)
Antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the
incidence of postoperative surgical site infection
after some procedures. Since the last Medical Letter
article on this subject, consensus guidelines have
been...
Antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the
incidence of postoperative surgical site infection
after some procedures. Since the last Medical Letter
article on this subject, consensus guidelines have
been published. Recommendations for prophylaxis
in specific surgical procedures are listed in Table 1.
Drugs for Bacterial Infections
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 1, 2013; (Issue 131)
The text that follows reviews some common bacterial
infections and their empiric treatment pending the
results of culture and susceptibility testing. The recommendations
made here are based on the results...
The text that follows reviews some common bacterial
infections and their empiric treatment pending the
results of culture and susceptibility testing. The recommendations
made here are based on the results of
susceptibility studies, clinical trials, and the opinions
of Medical Letter reviewers. Tables 1 and 2 list the usual
dosages of antibacterial drugs.
Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for Surgery
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • October 1, 2012; (Issue 122)
Antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the incidence
of postoperative infection, particularly surgical site
infection, after some procedures. Recommendations
for such prophylaxis are listed in the table that...
Antimicrobial prophylaxis can decrease the incidence
of postoperative infection, particularly surgical site
infection, after some procedures. Recommendations
for such prophylaxis are listed in the table that begins
on page 74. Antimicrobial prophylaxis for dental procedures
to prevent endocarditis was recently discussed
in The Medical Letter.
Ceftaroline Fosamil (Teflaro) - A New IV Cephalosporin
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • January 24, 2011; (Issue 1356)
The FDA has approved ceftaroline fosamil (Teflaro –
Forest), an intravenous (IV) cephalosporin, for treatment
of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections,
including those caused by...
The FDA has approved ceftaroline fosamil (Teflaro –
Forest), an intravenous (IV) cephalosporin, for treatment
of acute bacterial skin and skin structure infections,
including those caused by methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and for treatment of
community-acquired bacterial pneumonia in adults. It
is the first beta-lactam antibiotic approved for treatment
of MRSA.
Drugs for Sexually Transmitted Infections
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • July 1, 2010; (Issue 95)
Many infections can be transmitted during sexual contact. The text and tables that follow are limited to management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) other than HIV, viral hepatitis and enteric...
Many infections can be transmitted during sexual contact. The text and tables that follow are limited to management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) other than HIV, viral hepatitis and enteric infections. The drugs of choice, their dosages and alternatives are listed in a table that begins on page 54. A table listing the adverse effects of some of these antimicrobials begins on page 58.
Drugs for Bacterial Infections
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • June 1, 2010; (Issue 94)
The text below reviews some common bacterial infections and their treatment. The recommendations made
here are based on the results of susceptibility studies, clinical trials and the opinions of Medical Letter...
The text below reviews some common bacterial infections and their treatment. The recommendations made
here are based on the results of susceptibility studies, clinical trials and the opinions of Medical Letter consultants.