[Effectiveness of Cefobid in pediatric practice].

The sensitivity to Cefobid was evaluated in vitro in 37 bacterial strains obtained from 37 patients. Good effectiveness of the drug against the strains was found in 78.3%, moderate in 13.5%, none in 8.2%. The clinical examinations were carried out in 16 children and again a high clinical effectiveness of Cefobid was found, with cure in 14 cases (87.5%). Cefobid was ineffective in 2 children with infection of Tenckhoff catheter, which required finally exchange of the catheter. No side effects of Cefobid were noted. Cefobid is a safe and effective antibiotic which may be given to small children and patients with renal failure. The broad spectrum and the possibility of drug use without dosage modification facilitate the treatment of patients with various grades of renal failure.