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CLINICAL TRIALS PROFILE FOR CEFOTAXIME


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All Clinical Trials for Cefotaxime

Trial ID Title Status Sponsor Phase Start Date Summary
NCT00124228 ↗ Albumin Administration in Patients With Cirrhosis and Infections Unrelated to Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Completed Fondo de Investigacion Sanitaria Phase 3 2004-11-01 Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) present in cirrhotic patients induces severe circulatory dysfunction, which results in renal failure in up to 30% of the patients. Renal failure is an important prognostic marker, representing the major predictive factor of in-hospital mortality. Recent studies have shown that plasma volume expansion with albumin associated with cefotaxime in patients with SBP is more efficient to prevent renal failure than cefotaxime treatment alone. The in-hospital and three-month mortality rates, furthermore, were significantly lower in the group treated with albumin. It is not known if other bacterial infections unrelated to SBP represent a risk factor for the development of renal failure among cirrhotic patients. The researcher's group has recently performed a study to evaluate the incidence, characteristics and outcome, of renal failure in patients with cirrhosis and bacterial infections unrelated to SBP associated with the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (Terra, unpublished results). Among a total of 106 patients, 29 (27%) presented renal failure during the course of infection. Renal failure was characterized by intense renal vasoconstriction (intrarenal resistive index of 0.83 +/- 0.09, measured by Doppler ultrasound), reduction of mean arterial pressure and an important activation of endogenous vasoconstriction systems. The three-month survival probability of patients with infection and renal failure was 34 %, much lower than that of patients with infection but not presenting renal failure (87%, p<0.0001). These results suggest that the development of renal failure in patients with cirrhosis and bacterial infections different from SBP, associated with signs of a systemic inflammatory response, is very frequent and results in a very poor prognosis. Taken as a whole, these data strongly indicate the need to consider these patients as candidates for liver transplantation and to plan strategies for its prevention. The objective of this project, therefore, is to evaluate if the plasma volume expansion with albumin, associated with conventional antibiotic therapy, can prevent the development of renal failure and increase survival rates in cirrhotic patients with bacterial infections unrelated to spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
NCT00124228 ↗ Albumin Administration in Patients With Cirrhosis and Infections Unrelated to Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Completed Hospital Clinic of Barcelona Phase 3 2004-11-01 Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) present in cirrhotic patients induces severe circulatory dysfunction, which results in renal failure in up to 30% of the patients. Renal failure is an important prognostic marker, representing the major predictive factor of in-hospital mortality. Recent studies have shown that plasma volume expansion with albumin associated with cefotaxime in patients with SBP is more efficient to prevent renal failure than cefotaxime treatment alone. The in-hospital and three-month mortality rates, furthermore, were significantly lower in the group treated with albumin. It is not known if other bacterial infections unrelated to SBP represent a risk factor for the development of renal failure among cirrhotic patients. The researcher's group has recently performed a study to evaluate the incidence, characteristics and outcome, of renal failure in patients with cirrhosis and bacterial infections unrelated to SBP associated with the systemic inflammatory response syndrome (Terra, unpublished results). Among a total of 106 patients, 29 (27%) presented renal failure during the course of infection. Renal failure was characterized by intense renal vasoconstriction (intrarenal resistive index of 0.83 +/- 0.09, measured by Doppler ultrasound), reduction of mean arterial pressure and an important activation of endogenous vasoconstriction systems. The three-month survival probability of patients with infection and renal failure was 34 %, much lower than that of patients with infection but not presenting renal failure (87%, p<0.0001). These results suggest that the development of renal failure in patients with cirrhosis and bacterial infections different from SBP, associated with signs of a systemic inflammatory response, is very frequent and results in a very poor prognosis. Taken as a whole, these data strongly indicate the need to consider these patients as candidates for liver transplantation and to plan strategies for its prevention. The objective of this project, therefore, is to evaluate if the plasma volume expansion with albumin, associated with conventional antibiotic therapy, can prevent the development of renal failure and increase survival rates in cirrhotic patients with bacterial infections unrelated to spontaneous bacterial peritonitis.
NCT00161330 ↗ Oral vs Initial Intravenous Antibiotic Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections in Children: a RCT Terminated IL Sogno di Stefano Phase 3 2000-06-01 The main objectives of the study are 1. to compare the efficacy of oral vs initial iv antibiotic treatment in children with a first episode of UTI 2. to assess the diagnostic power of the various imaging technique (renal ultrasonogram, voiding cystourethrogram, and renal scanning with technetium-99m-labeled dimercaptosuccinic acid)
NCT00161330 ↗ Oral vs Initial Intravenous Antibiotic Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections in Children: a RCT Terminated Regione Veneto Phase 3 2000-06-01 The main objectives of the study are 1. to compare the efficacy of oral vs initial iv antibiotic treatment in children with a first episode of UTI 2. to assess the diagnostic power of the various imaging technique (renal ultrasonogram, voiding cystourethrogram, and renal scanning with technetium-99m-labeled dimercaptosuccinic acid)
NCT00161330 ↗ Oral vs Initial Intravenous Antibiotic Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections in Children: a RCT Terminated University of Padova Phase 3 2000-06-01 The main objectives of the study are 1. to compare the efficacy of oral vs initial iv antibiotic treatment in children with a first episode of UTI 2. to assess the diagnostic power of the various imaging technique (renal ultrasonogram, voiding cystourethrogram, and renal scanning with technetium-99m-labeled dimercaptosuccinic acid)
NCT00187655 ↗ Effect of, OAT3, on the Renal Secretion of Cefotaxime Completed University of California, San Francisco Phase 1 2004-01-01 In the proposed study, we plan to use a genotype to phenotype strategy to study the role of the organic anion transporter, OAT3, in drug response. More specifically we will examine the contribution of OAT3 to the renal clearance of anionic drugs such as cefotaxime by studying individuals with a non-functional (or poorly-functional) variant of OAT3.
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Clinical Trial Conditions for Cefotaxime

Condition Name

Condition Name for Cefotaxime
Intervention Trials
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis 4
Urinary Tract Infections 4
Cirrhosis 3
Respiratory Tract Infections 3
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Condition MeSH

Condition MeSH for Cefotaxime
Intervention Trials
Infections 9
Infection 8
Peritonitis 8
Communicable Diseases 6
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Clinical Trial Locations for Cefotaxime

Trials by Country

Trials by Country for Cefotaxime
Location Trials
Egypt 8
Spain 6
France 4
Vietnam 2
United Kingdom 2
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Trials by US State

Trials by US State for Cefotaxime
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Virginia 1
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Clinical Trial Progress for Cefotaxime

Clinical Trial Phase

Clinical Trial Phase for Cefotaxime
Clinical Trial Phase Trials
Phase 4 14
Phase 3 7
Phase 2/Phase 3 1
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Clinical Trial Status

Clinical Trial Status for Cefotaxime
Clinical Trial Phase Trials
Completed 20
Recruiting 7
Unknown status 6
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Clinical Trial Sponsors for Cefotaxime

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Sponsor Name for Cefotaxime
Sponsor Trials
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris 2
Tanta University 2
Xiangbei Welman Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd 2
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Sponsor Type

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Industry 3
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Cefotaxime: Clinical Trials, Market Analysis, and Projections

Introduction

Cefotaxime, a third-generation cephalosporin antibiotic, has been a cornerstone in the treatment of various bacterial infections since its FDA approval. This article delves into the recent clinical trials, market analysis, and future projections for cefotaxime.

Clinical Efficacy and Trials

Bacteriological and Clinical Cure Rates

Clinical trials have consistently demonstrated the high efficacy of cefotaxime in treating bacterial infections. Studies involving patients with lower respiratory infections showed that cefotaxime achieved bacteriologic and clinical cure rates of 89.9% and 93.9%, respectively[3].

Comparative Studies

Comparative trials with other antibiotics, such as cefazolin, have shown that cefotaxime numerically exceeded the cure rates of the comparator in many instances. For example, in single-blind randomized trials, the clinical responses to cefotaxime were significantly better (P = 0.03)[3].

Spectrum of Activity

Cefotaxime is effective against a broad spectrum of bacteria, including Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, and Escherichia coli. It also shows efficacy against infections caused by Proteus, Enterobacter, and Klebsiella species, although it is less effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Serratia marcescens[3].

Specialized Uses

Cefotaxime has been found to be particularly useful in treating infections such as spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP), where it achieves excellent levels in both blood and ascitic fluid. It is also effective in treating complicated urinary tract infections and pneumonia caused by Gram-negative bacilli[1].

Market Analysis

Global Market Overview

The global cefotaxime sodium market has been analyzed extensively in recent reports. These reports provide insights into consumption volume, value, and growth rates across various regions, including the United States, Europe, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, India, and Brazil[2].

Regional Market Dynamics

  • United States: The market in the U.S. has shown steady growth, with detailed consumption volume and revenue forecasts available up to 2025[2].
  • Europe: European markets, including Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, and Russia, have been analyzed for their consumption patterns and growth prospects[2].
  • Asia-Pacific: Countries like China, Japan, and India are significant contributors to the global market, with increasing demand driven by growing healthcare needs and infrastructure development[2].

Competitive Landscape

The market is dominated by several key players, including Reyoung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Gentle pharma Co.,Ltd, Shandong Lukang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., and others. These companies are profiled based on their product analysis, sales, price, revenue, and gross margin[5].

Market Projections

Growth Rate and Forecast

The global cefotaxime sodium market is projected to grow at a significant CAGR from 2023 to 2030. The North American market, for instance, is expected to reach a substantial value by 2030, driven by increasing demand for effective antibiotics and expanding healthcare infrastructure[5].

Consumption Volume and Value

Forecasts indicate that the global consumption volume and value of cefotaxime sodium will continue to rise, driven by both qualitative and quantitative market analyses. The market size is expected to increase in terms of both volume and value across different regions[2].

Price Trends

The price trends for cefotaxime sodium have been analyzed, showing fluctuations based on market dynamics, including supply and demand, and competitive strategies of major players. The price forecast up to 2025 suggests stability with potential for slight increases due to market growth[2].

Challenges and Opportunities

Drug Resistance

One of the significant challenges facing cefotaxime and other antibiotics is the rising issue of drug resistance. Clinical trials and market analyses must consider the evolving landscape of bacterial resistance and the need for new therapeutic strategies[4].

Market Opportunities

Despite challenges, the market for cefotaxime presents several opportunities, particularly in regions with growing healthcare needs. New entrants and existing competitors can strategize for business expansion by focusing on market positioning, marketing channels, and potential growth strategies[2].

Monitoring and Safety

Dosing and Administration

Cefotaxime dosing requires careful consideration, especially in geriatric populations, patients with renal or hepatic dysfunction, and those with life-threatening infections. Routine monitoring of renal function, liver enzymes, and CBC is essential to manage potential side effects such as neutropenia, leukopenia, and agranulocytosis[1].

Pregnancy and Lactation

Cefotaxime is classified as an FDA Pregnancy Category B drug, and its use in pregnancy should be cautious due to limited clinical studies. It crosses the placenta and is present in low concentrations in breast milk, necessitating careful monitoring of infants[1].

Key Takeaways

  • Clinical Efficacy: Cefotaxime has shown high bacteriologic and clinical cure rates in various infections.
  • Market Growth: The global cefotaxime sodium market is projected to grow significantly up to 2030.
  • Regional Dynamics: Different regions have unique market dynamics and growth prospects.
  • Competitive Landscape: Several key players dominate the market, with strategies focused on product analysis and market positioning.
  • Challenges and Opportunities: Drug resistance is a significant challenge, but the market offers opportunities for growth and expansion.

FAQs

What is the primary use of cefotaxime?

Cefotaxime is primarily used to treat a broad spectrum of bacterial infections, including those affecting the lower respiratory tract, genito-urinary tract, central nervous system, and more.

How effective is cefotaxime against pseudomonas aeruginosa?

Cefotaxime is not highly effective against Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections and is not recommended as monotherapy for such cases[1].

What are the common dosing regimens for cefotaxime?

Dosing regimens vary based on the severity of the infection, ranging from 1 g IV or IM every 12 hours for uncomplicated infections to 2 g IV or IM every 4 hours for life-threatening infections[1].

Is cefotaxime safe during pregnancy?

Cefotaxime is classified as an FDA Pregnancy Category B drug and should be used cautiously during pregnancy due to limited clinical studies. It crosses the placenta and is present in low concentrations in breast milk[1].

What are the major players in the cefotaxime sodium market?

Major players include Reyoung Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Gentle pharma Co.,Ltd, Shandong Lukang Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., and several others[5].

Sources

  1. NCBI Bookshelf: Cefotaxime - StatPearls.
  2. Maiaresearch: Global Cefotaxime Sodium Consumption Market Research Report 2013-2025.
  3. PubMed: Clinical trials of cefotaxime for the treatment of bacterial infections.
  4. MDPI: An Update on Recent Clinical Trial Data in Bloodstream Infection.
  5. Valuates Reports: Cefotaxime Sodium for Injection - Market.

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