Ceftizoxime (FK-749) is effective therapy for urethritis caused by penicillinase-producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae. 1984

W O Harrison, and P L Sanchez, and D J Lancaster, and S B Kerbs, and S W Berg

Fifty-five men with culture-proved gonococcal urethritis caused by either penicillin-sensitive or penicillinase-producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae were treated with 1 g of ceftizoxime given intramuscularly. All patients were cured, including 26 (47%) with penicillinase-producing strains. Patients experienced no local or systemic side effects and tolerated the injection of ceftizoxime well. These results show that ceftizoxime is an effective alternative to either spectinomycin or cefoxitin in treatment of uncomplicated gonococcal urethritis caused by penicillin-resistant bacteria.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D009344 Neisseria gonorrhoeae A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria primarily found in purulent venereal discharges. It is the causative agent of GONORRHEA. Diplococcus gonorrhoeae,Gonococcus,Gonococcus neisseri,Merismopedia gonorrhoeae,Micrococcus der gonorrhoe,Micrococcus gonococcus,Micrococcus gonorrhoeae
D010405 Penicillinase A beta-lactamase preferentially cleaving penicillins. (Dorland, 28th ed) EC 3.5.2.-. beta-Lactamase I,AER-I beta-Lactamase,Benzylpenicillinase,Carbenicillinase,Exopenicillinase,beta Lactamase III,beta Lactamase RP4,gamma-Penicillinase,AER I beta Lactamase,Lactamase RP4, beta,beta Lactamase I,beta-Lactamase, AER-I,gamma Penicillinase
D002439 Cefotaxime Semisynthetic broad-spectrum cephalosporin. Benaxima,Biosint,Cefotaxim,Cefotaxime Sodium,Cefradil,Cephotaxim,Claforan,Fotexina,HR-756,Kendrick,Klaforan,Primafen,Ru-24756,Taporin,HR 756,HR756,Ru 24756,Ru24756,Sodium, Cefotaxime
D006069 Gonorrhea Acute infectious disease characterized by primary invasion of the urogenital tract. The etiologic agent, NEISSERIA GONORRHOEAE, was isolated by Neisser in 1879. Neisseria gonorrhoeae Infection
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014526 Urethritis Inflammation involving the URETHRA. Similar to CYSTITIS, clinical symptoms range from vague discomfort to painful urination (DYSURIA), urethral discharge, or both. Urethritides
D015296 Ceftizoxime A semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic which can be administered intravenously or by suppository. The drug is highly resistant to a broad spectrum of beta-lactamases and is active against a wide range of both aerobic and anaerobic gram-positive and gram-negative organisms. It has few side effects and is reported to be safe and effective in aged patients and in patients with hematologic disorders. Ceftizoxime Sodium,Cefizox,Ceftizoxime Monosodium Salt,FK-749,FK749,FR-13749,SK&F 88373-2,SKF-88373,FK 749,FR 13749,FR13749,Monosodium Salt, Ceftizoxime,SK&F 88373 2,SK&F 883732,SKF 88373,SKF88373,Salt, Ceftizoxime Monosodium,Sodium, Ceftizoxime

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