This was a non randomised, multi center, italian study performed in burn patients receiving an antibiotic (ciprofloxacin) in order to treat an active infection. The aim of the study was to validate a pharmacokinetics model useful to verify if a standard dose regimen of ciprofloxacin, given to patients with a compromised metabolism, is a correct dose or instead is over or under dosed.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
18
400 mg iv BID
400 mg iv TID
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Cesena, Forlì, Italy
Unnamed facility
Catania, Italy
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Genova, Italy
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Genova, Italy
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Padova, Italy
Achievement of a population mean plasma level/time profile for the 400mg i.v. ciprofloxacin aimed to validate a pk model
Time frame: >72 h post injury, 48h and 120 h after treatment
Evaluation of AreaUnderCurve/Minimal Inhibiting Concentration Ratio
Time frame: >72 h post injury, 48h and 120 h after treatment
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Palermo, Italy
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Roma, Italy