Rev Esp Quimioter 2017; 30(6):407-412

Cefditoren: a reality for the treatment of community infections

BEATRIZ SÁNCHEZ ARTOLA, JOSÉ BARBERÁN

Cefditoren, a third-generation cephalosporin, is the oral β-lactam more active against the main community-acquired respiratory tract pathogens (including resistance phenotypes such as penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae and ampicillin-resistant Haemophilus influenzae), similar to cefotaxime. Data obtained from clinical trials and later evidence on efficacy and safety, support that cefditoren is an suitable option for the treatment of mild-to moderate community respiratory and urinary tract infections, particularly in regions where non-susceptible phenotipes to common oral antibiotics are prevalent.

Rev Esp Quimioter 2017; 30(6):407-412 [Texto completo PDF]