Is it safe to use josamycin in the obstetrics practice in Russia?
Khrianin, A.A.; Reshetnikov, O.V.
Antibiotiki i Khimioterapiia 52(7-8): 32-36
2007
ISSN/ISBN: 0235-2990 PMID: 18986022 Document Number: 608284
The present situation with the use of antimicrobial drugs for the management of Chlamydia trachomatis infection during pregnancy in the Russian Federation was evaluated. The efficacy and safety of various macrolides in the treatment of chlamydial infection in practical obstetrics were analyzed. It was conclude that josamycin was inferior to azithromycin by a number of pharmacologic parameters, compliance and safety and therefore should not be used in pregnant women.