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Pharmacokinetics of oral cefuroxime-axetil compared to intravenous cefuroxime in term neonates and possible adjustment of the oral therapy - Pharmacokinetics of oral cefuroxime-axetil in term neonates

Pharmacokinetics of oral cefuroxime-axetil compared to intravenous cefuroxime in term neonates and possible adjustment of the oral therapy - Pharmacokinetics of oral cefuroxime-axetil in term neonates

Status
Unknown
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
EU CTR
Registry ID
EUCTR2005-004151-35-DE
Enrollment
12
Registered
2006-06-14
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2017-10-02

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Conditions

12 Patients (full term neonates with 7 to 28 days of age) with infections of the skin, the nails or the respiratory tract.

Interventions

Trade Name: Zinacef 250 mg Pharmaceutical Form: Powder for solution for infusion INN or Proposed INN: Cefuroxim-Natrium CAS Number: 56238632 Concentration unit: mg/ml milligram(s)/millilitre Concentra

Sponsors

Universität Heidelberg
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 12 Patients (full term neonates with 7 to 28 days of age) with infections of the skin, the nails or the respiratory tract. Are the trial subjects under 18? yes Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) no F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) no F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with known renal insufficiency or diseases with risk of impairment of renal function: Multicystic kidney disease, renal agenesy, hydronephrosis, subpelvine stenosis, urethral valve, vesico ureteral refluxe, acute renal failure, haemolytic uraemic syndrome, glomerulonephritis, nephrotoxic medication like cytostaticas or indomethacine, serum creatinine over 0.6 mg/dl.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Main Objective: Investigation of the intestinal resorption of cefuroxime-axetil in newborns. Recommendation of dosing based on serum concentrations.;Secondary Objective: Additional data about the pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerance of intravenous cefuroxime in term neonates. ;Primary end point(s):

Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

Source: EU CTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026