Medical and pediatric oncology
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Med. Pediatr. Oncol. · Apr 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialRandomized comparison of cefepime versus ceftazidime monotherapy for fever and neutropenia in children with solid tumors.
With the availability of new broad-spectrum antibiotics, initial therapy with a single agent has become an alternative to classic combinations, especially beta-lactam antibiotics plus aminoglycosides, in the management of febrile neutropenic cancer patients. ⋯ CFP is as effective and safe as CFZ for the empirical treatment of febrile episodes in neutropenic patients with solid tumors.