EVALUATION OF EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF GEMIFLOXACIN IN CHRONIC BRONCHITIS PATIENTS

The study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 625 mg and Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 1 gram in chronic bronchitis patients. Chronic bronchitis, a type of COPD defined by a productive cough that lasts for 3 months or more for at least 2 years, other symptoms include wheezing and breathlessness, upon exertion. It is caused by recurring irritation to the epithelium of bronchi, resulting in chronic inflammation, edema and increased production of mucus by goblet. Clavulanate has high affinity for and binds to certain β-lactamases that generally inactivate amoxicillin by hydrolyzing its β-lactam ring. Combining Clavulanate potassium with amoxicillin extends the antibacterial spectrum of Amoxicillin. The objective is to evaluate the efficacy of monotherapy, adverse drug reaction and perform the comparison of both in Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 625 mg and Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 1 gram. A prospective observational study design was used and the Clinical symptoms, X-ray, PFT (FVC, FEV1, FEF, (FEV1/FVC) and Bacteriologic assessment were assessed to monitor its efficacy and safety. Hence the study concluded that Amoxicillin/Clavulanate 625 mg group was found to be an effective and better alternative to Amoxicillin/Clavulanate with better efficacy and safety.