title: Systemic infections treated with amdinocillin in combination with other beta-lactam antibiotics.
abstract: Amdinocillin is a semisynthetic derivative of 6-beta-amidinopenicillanic acid, which has bactericidal activity against a broad spectrum of gram-negative bacteria. We report the results of a multicenter study evaluating the safety and efficacy of amdinocillin in combination with other beta-lactam antibiotics in the treatment of 120 serious gram-negative bacterial infections. Amdinocillin was safe and well tolerated and, in combination with other beta-lactam antibiotics, was effective in the treatment of a broad range of gram-negative bacterial infections. Therapy with amdinocillin and other beta-lactam antibiotics was often associated with a demonstrable synergistic effect. Thus, amdinocillin holds promise as an effective antibiotic with synergistic potential when used in combination with penicillins and cephalosporins.
mesh_terms: D000560:Amdinocillin / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology; D004357:Drug Synergism; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010397:Penicillanic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D010397:Penicillanic Acid; D000560:Amdinocillin