Comparative evaluation of 2 g single dose versus conventional dose azithromycin in uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections (Record no. 23777)
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| Author | Dey, Sudipta Kumar |
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| Title | Comparative evaluation of 2 g single dose versus conventional dose azithromycin in uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections |
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| Volume, Issue number | Vol.47(4), Jul-Aug |
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| Place of publication, distribution, etc. | Mumbai |
| Name of publisher, distributor, etc. | Wolter Kluwer |
| Year | 2015 |
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| Pagination | 365-369p. |
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| Summary, etc. | Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections (uSSSIs) are a common clinical problem. Majority are caused by staphylococci and streptococci. Different oral antibiotics are used for uSSSI, with comparable efficacy but varying treatment duration, cost, and adverse event profile. Azithromycin is used in uSSSI in adults conventionally in a dose of 500 mg once for 5 days. The extensive tissue distribution of the drug and its long elimination half-life prompted us to explore whether a single 2 g dose of the drug would produce a response in uSSSI comparable to conventional dosing.<br/>Materials and Methods: <br/><br/>We conducted a parallel group, open-label, randomized, controlled trial (CTRI/2015/07/005969) with subjects of either sex, ≥12 years of age, presenting with uSSSI to the dermatology outpatient department. One group (n = 146) received 2 g single supervised dose while the other (n = 146) received conventional dose of 500 mg once daily for 5 days. Subjects were followed up on day 4 and day 8. Complete clinical cure implied complete healing of lesions, without residual signs or symptoms, within 7 days.<br/>Results: <br/><br/>High cure rate was observed in both arms (97.97% and 98.63%, respectively) along with noticeable improvement in symptom profile from baseline but without statistically significant difference between groups. However, excellent adherence (defined as no tablets missed) was better in single dosing arm (98.65% vs. 86.30%). Tolerability was also comparable between groups with the majority of adverse events encountered being gastrointestinal in nature and mild. |
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| Topical term or geographic name entry element | PHARMACOLOGY |
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| Co-Author | Das, Amal Kanti |
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| Place, publisher, and date of publication | Andheri - Mumbai Wolters Kluwer India Private Limited |
| International Standard Serial Number | 0253-7613 |
| Title | Indian Journal of Pharmacology |
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| URL | https://journals.lww.com/iphr/fulltext/2015/47040/comparative_evaluation_of_2_g_single_dose_versus.5.aspx |
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