Microbiologic profile of ceftibuten, a new oral cephalosporin.

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Microbiologic profile of ceftibuten, a new oral cephalosporin.

Drugs under experimental and clinical research - 1 Jan 1992

Debbia E A, Pesce A, Chiesa M, Ricotta N, Schito G C

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The bactericidal activity of ceftibuten, alone and in combination with other drugs, has been assessed in vitro. The ability to induce a post-antibiotic effect (PAE), the rate of emergence of spontaneous resistant mutants, and the presence of Eagle's phenomenon were also investigated. Ceftibuten r...

Topics

Bacteria
Ceftibuten
Cephalosporins
Drug Interactions
Drug Resistance, Microbial
Gram-Negative Bacteria
Gram-Positive Bacteria
Microbial Sensitivity Tests
Mutation
beta-Lactamases

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