[Clinical observation of oral cefuroxime axetil for treating acute gonorrhoea]

Zhongguo Yi Xue Ke Xue Yuan Xue Bao. 1995 Aug;17(4):315-6.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The effectiveness of a single oral dose of Zinnat (cefuroxime axitil) in treating acute gonorrhoea was assessed in 12 men and 2 women who received 1.0 g. the cure rate was 85.7% (12/14). No adverse effect was found. Zinnat was effective, convenient, well tolerated and valuable drug in treatment of acute gonorrhoea.

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Administration, Oral
  • Adult
  • Cefuroxime / administration & dosage
  • Cefuroxime / analogs & derivatives*
  • Cefuroxime / therapeutic use
  • Cephalosporins / administration & dosage
  • Cephalosporins / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • Gonorrhea / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Cephalosporins
  • Cefuroxime
  • cefuroxime axetil