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Corticosteroids + antibiotics
Corticosteroids + antibiotics is a Combination therapy (corticosteroid + antibiotic) Small molecule drug developed by George Washington University. It is currently FDA-approved for Bacterial infections with significant inflammatory component, Otitis media with inflammation, Sinusitis with inflammation. Also known as: Prednisone, Bactrim, Pentamidine, Atovaquone.
Corticosteroids suppress inflammatory and immune responses while antibiotics eliminate bacterial infections, used together to treat infections with significant inflammatory components.
Corticosteroids suppress inflammatory and immune responses while antibiotics eliminate bacterial infections, used together to treat infections with significant inflammatory components. Used for Bacterial infections with significant inflammatory component, Otitis media with inflammation, Sinusitis with inflammation.
At a glance
| Generic name | Corticosteroids + antibiotics |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Prednisone, Bactrim, Pentamidine, Atovaquone, Primaquine/Clindamycin |
| Sponsor | George Washington University |
| Drug class | Combination therapy (corticosteroid + antibiotic) |
| Modality | Small molecule |
| Therapeutic area | Infectious Disease / Immunology |
| Phase | FDA-approved |
Mechanism of action
Corticosteroids reduce inflammation, swelling, and immune system activity by suppressing cytokine production and immune cell function. Antibiotics kill or inhibit bacterial pathogens. This combination is used in conditions where bacterial infection is accompanied by excessive inflammation that requires dual management.
Approved indications
- Bacterial infections with significant inflammatory component
- Otitis media with inflammation
- Sinusitis with inflammation
Common side effects
- Immunosuppression / increased infection risk
- Gastrointestinal upset
- Hyperglycemia
- Insomnia / mood changes
- Allergic reaction to antibiotic component
Key clinical trials
- Pulmonary Condensate: Non-invasive Evaluation of Pulmonary Involvement in Asthma and Cystic Fibrosis.
- Dual-light Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy as an Adjunctive Treatment to Corticosteroid Treatment in OLP (NA)
- A Platform Protocol to Investigate Post-Transplant Cyclophosphamide-Based Graft-Versus-Host Disease Prophylaxis in Patients With Hematologic Malignancies Undergoing Mismatched Unrelated Donor Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation (PHASE2)
- Intravenous Immunoglobulin for the Treatment of Acute Exacerbations of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (PHASE3)
- Antibiotics vs Corticosteroids in Treatment of Granulomatous Lobular Mastitis (PHASE1, PHASE2)
- Hydrocortisone and Fludrocortisone for the Treatment of Septic Shock (PHASE4)
- Nasal Steroids, Irrigation, Oral Antibiotics, and Subgroup Targeting for Effective Management of Acute Sinusitis (PHASE4)
- Evaluation of the Efficacy of Corticosteroids in Septic Arthritis in Adults (PHASE2)
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| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| ClinicalTrials.gov | Trial enrolment, design, endpoints, results |
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Related
- Drug class: All Combination therapy (corticosteroid + antibiotic) drugs
- Manufacturer: George Washington University — full pipeline
- Therapeutic area: All drugs in Infectious Disease / Immunology
- Indication: Drugs for Bacterial infections with significant inflammatory component
- Indication: Drugs for Otitis media with inflammation
- Indication: Drugs for Sinusitis with inflammation
- Also known as: Prednisone, Bactrim, Pentamidine, Atovaquone, Primaquine/Clindamycin
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