title: A comparative study of the efficacy of ceftazidime versus cefazolin and tobramycin in patients with acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis.
abstract: Fifty-nine adult patients have entered this study. The initial pathogens were eradicated from the infection sites and all except two of the patients who were assessed clinically in the ceftazidime group and 4 cases in the comparative group were cured or improved. No adverse reactions were connected to ceftazidime or to tobramycin and cefazolin.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001991:Bronchitis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002437:Cefazolin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002442:Ceftazidime; D002511:Cephalosporins / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors; D014031:Tobramycin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D002511:Cephalosporins; D002442:Ceftazidime; D002437:Cefazolin; D014031:Tobramycin