J. Klastersky, A. Henri, C. Hensgens
Jan 7, 1974
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Journal
JAMA
Abstract
The combination of carbenicillin disodium and cephalothin sodium was compared in a double-blind study with that of carbenicillin, cephalothin, and gentamicin sulfate therapy in patients with disseminated cancer. These therapies were used empirically prior to recognition of the offending pathogen; however, only infections caused by Gram-negative bacilli were used for the evaluation of the two combinations. A favorable clinical response was observed in 32 (80%) of 40 patients who received carbenicillin and cephalothin and in 31 (76%) of those who received carbenicillin, cephalothin, and gentamicin therapy. The antibacterial activity of the sera of the patients was similar whether the double- or the triple-drug regimen was given. The administration of carbenicillin, cephalothin, and gentamicin was associated with a higher incidence of untoward effects, especially azotemia, than was that of carbenicillin and cephalothin.