[Clinical study of a new cephalosporin, ceftriaxone (Rocefin Roche) in bronchopneumonia in children]

Ann Osp Maria Vittoria Torino. 1983 Jan-Jun;26(1-6):91-6.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Ceftriaxone (Ro-13-9904) is a broad spectrum cephalosporin with a very long plasma half-life: about 8 h. We administered Ceftriaxone to 9 children suffering from bronchopneumonia. The clinical, X-ray and biochemical response were favourable in all cases.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Bronchopneumonia / drug therapy*
  • Cefotaxime / administration & dosage
  • Cefotaxime / analogs & derivatives*
  • Cefotaxime / blood
  • Cefotaxime / therapeutic use
  • Ceftriaxone
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Half-Life
  • Humans
  • Injections, Intramuscular
  • Male

Substances

  • Ceftriaxone
  • Cefotaxime