The Use of Eradacil(Rosoxacin) in Acute Gonococcal Urethritis.
- Author:
Sung Wan CHO
1
;
Jun Ho CHANG
Author Information
1. Department of Urology, East City Hospital, Seoul, korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Eradacil;
acute gonococcal urethritis
- MeSH:
Dizziness;
Doxycycline;
Humans;
Male;
Outpatients;
Recurrence;
Urethritis*
- From:Korean Journal of Urology
1983;24(6):977-980
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
From July 1982,30 male outpatients with acute gonococcal urethritis, bacteriologically confirmed to be positive for gonococci, were entered in this study. New bactericidal agent Eradacil was administered orally in a signal dose of 300mg in 30 case of acute gonococcal urethritis and following results were obtained. 1. All cases of acute gonococcal urethritis were cured. 2. In 4 cases, there was recurrence of urethral signs and symptoms 3 to 10 days after initial clearing following Eradacil therapy. These 4 case were retreated successfully with Doxycycline. 3. No serious side effects were observed except slight dizziness in one case.
