Comparison of Intramuscular Injection of Single-Dose Ceftriaxone and Oral Amoxicillin in Acute Otitis Media in Children
| Author | Ali Akbar Rahbarimanesh |
| Author | Houshang Akhtarharari |
| Author | Peiman Salamati |
| Author | Afshin shirkani |
| Issued Date | 2007-12-31 |
| Abstract | Background: The present study evaluated efficacy of a single injection of ceftriaxone 50mg/kg IM in comparison with a 10- day treatment course with oral amoxicillin 50mg/kg/d in 3 divided doses for acute otitis media in children. Materials and Methods: A randomized clinical trial was performed on 110 children between 5 months to 12yr who randomly were divided in to ceftriaxone group (n=54) and amoxicillin group (n=56) as case and control groups, respectively. Results: Demographic data and clinical manifestations of patients were similar in both groups. Forty-eight (88.9%) and 51 (91%) patients were cured in case and control groups, respectively. There was no significant different in response to therapy between the two group (p |
| DOI | https://doi.org/ |
| Keyword | ceftriaxone |
| Keyword | Amoxicillin |
| Keyword | Acute otitis media |
| Publisher | Brieflands |
| Title | Comparison of Intramuscular Injection of Single-Dose Ceftriaxone and Oral Amoxicillin in Acute Otitis Media in Children |
| Type | Research Article |
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