Scientists test antibiotic dosing in fight against severe pneumonia

NCT ID NCT04171674

Summary

This study aimed to understand how a strong antibiotic, ceftobiprole, moves through the bodies of very sick pneumonia patients who need breathing machines. Researchers measured drug levels in the blood and lungs of 12 patients to figure out the best dose to fight the infection. The goal was to gather data to help doctors use this antibiotic more effectively in intensive care.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • CHU de Nîmes

    Nîmes, Gard, 30029, France

  • Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud,

    Pierre-Bénite, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69310, France

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