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Assessment of linezolid efficacy, safety and tolerability in the treatment of tuberculosis: A retrospective case review.
Tse-Chang, Alena; Kunimoto, Dennis; Der, Evelina; Ahmed, Rabia.
Afiliação
  • Tse-Chang A; Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.
  • Kunimoto D; Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.
  • Der E; Central TB Services, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta.
  • Ahmed R; Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta.
Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol ; 24(3): e50-2, 2013.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24421829
ABSTRACT
Linezolid is a potentially effective drug for the treatment of patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis. Among 13 patients treated for tuberculosis with linezolid in the present study, nine had treatment success and four remain on treatment. Adverse effects occurred in 11 (85%) patients, of whom three discontinued treatment because of adverse effects. The present study adds to the growing evidence supporting the efficacy of linezolid for tuberculosis, although treatment remains complicated by adverse effects.
Le linézolide est un médicament qui peut être efficace dans le traitement de patients atteints d'une tuberculose résistant aux médicaments. Dans la présente étude, chez 13 patients traités au linézolide contre la tuberculose, neuf ont vu leur traitement réussir et quatre sont toujours en traitement. Des effets indésirables se sont manifestés chez 11 (85 %) patients, dont trois ont arrêté le traitement pour cette raison. La présente étude s'ajoute aux données croissantes étayant l'efficacité du linézolide pour soigner la tuberculose, même si le traitement demeure compliqué par des effets indésirables.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol Ano de publicação: 2013 Tipo de documento: Article

Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Can J Infect Dis Med Microbiol Ano de publicação: 2013 Tipo de documento: Article