title: Cefotaxime in the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections.
abstract: The effect of cefotaxime in treatment of lower respiratory tract infections was evaluated in 23 patients. Because of its high efficacy, low potential for adverse reactions, and convenient dosage, cefotaxime was found to be an effective antibacterial choice in the treatment of this troublesome condition.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001419:Bacteria / Q000302:isolation & purification; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001774:Blood Chemical Analysis; D002439:Cefotaxime / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004341:Drug Evaluation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D008875:Middle Aged; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D014556:Urine / Q000032:analysis
chemical_list: D002439:Cefotaxime