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An early IV-to-oral antibiotic switch equivalent to Full IV course in Neonates: LANCET

Dr.Niharika Harsha BWritten by Dr.Niharika Harsha B Published On 2022-09-15T20:00:23+05:30  |  Updated On 2022-09-16T15:18:15+05:30
An early IV-to-oral antibiotic switch equivalent to Full IV course in Neonates: LANCET

A recent study found that an early switch from intravenous-to-oral antibiotic with amoxicillin-clavulanic acid is equally efficacious to a full course of intravenous antibiotics in neonates with a bacterial infection. There was also no increased incidence of adverse events. The study was published in the journal The LANCET Child and Adolescent Health. Shifting to oral antibiotic therapy...

A recent study found that an early switch from intravenous-to-oral antibiotic with amoxicillin-clavulanic acid is equally efficacious to a full course of intravenous antibiotics in neonates with a bacterial infection. There was also no increased incidence of adverse events. The study was published in the journal The LANCET Child and Adolescent Health. 

Shifting to oral antibiotic therapy from intravenous antibiotic therapy among neonates is not a routine practice in high-income settings due to exposure and safety concerns. Hence researchers conducted a multicenter, randomized, open-label, non-inferiority trial, to assess the efficacy and safety of early intravenous-to-oral antibiotic switch therapy compared with a full course of intravenous antibiotics among neonates with a probable bacterial infection between Feb 8, 2018, and May 12, 2021. 

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Neonates with a postmenstrual age ≥35 weeks and a postnatal age 0–28 days, with ≥2 kg bodyweight were recruited at 17 hospitals in the Netherlands. Neonates who were on prolonged antibiotic treatment due to a probable bacterial infection were randomly assigned (1:1) to switch to an oral suspension of amoxicillin 75 mg/kg plus clavulanic acid 18·75 mg/kg in a 4:1 dosing ratio, given daily in three doses or continue on intravenous antibiotics as per the local protocol. Both groups were treated for 7 days. Cumulative bacterial reinfection rate 28 days after treatment completion was the primary outcome. A 3% margin was deemed to indicate non-inferiority. So, if the reinfection rate in the oral amoxicillin–clavulanic acid group was less than 3% higher than that in the intravenous antibiotic group the null hypothesis would be rejected. The primary outcome was assessed in the intention-to-treat population who completed the final follow-up visit on day 35 and the per-protocol population. Safety was analyzed in all patients who received at least one administration of the allocated treatment and who completed at least one follow-up visit. Secondary outcomes included clinical deterioration and duration of hospitalization. 

Findings: 

  • Out of 510 neonates, the oral amoxicillin-clavulanic group had 255 neonates and the intravenous antibiotic group had 255.
  • After excluding those who withdrew consent (n=4), did not fulfill inclusion criteria (n=1), and lost to follow-up (n=1), 252 neonates in each group were included in the intention-to-treat population.
  • The cumulative reinfection rate on day 28 was similar among the group.
  • No, statistically significant differences were observed in reported adverse events (127 [50%] vs 113 [45%]; p=0·247).
  • In the intention-to-treat population, the median duration of hospitalization was significantly shorter in the amoxicillin–clavulanic acid group than in the intravenous antibiotics group (3·4 days vs 6·8 days; p<0·0001). 
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Thus, the researchers concluded that an early shift from intravenous-to-oral antibiotic with amoxicillin–clavulanic acid is non-inferior to a full course of intravenous antibiotics in neonates with a probable bacterial infection. 

To read the full article, click here: https://doi.org/10.1016/S2352-4642(22)00245-0 

Keij FM, Kornelisse RF, Hartwig NG, et al. Efficacy and safety of switching from intravenous to oral antibiotics (amoxicillin-clavulanic acid) versus a full course of intravenous antibiotics in neonates with probable bacterial infection (RAIN): a multicentre, randomized, open-label, non-inferiority trial [published online ahead of print, 2022 Sep 8]. Lancet Child Adolesc Health. 2022; S2352-4642(22)00245-0. 

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Source : The LANCET Child and Adolescent Health
Dr.Niharika Harsha B
Dr.Niharika Harsha B

    BDS, MDS

    Dr.Niharika Harsha B (BDS,MDS) completed her BDS from Govt Dental College, Hyderabad and MDS from Dr.NTR University of health sciences(Now Kaloji Rao University). She has 4 years of private dental practice and worked for 2 years as Consultant Oral Radiologist at a Dental Imaging Centre in Hyderabad. She worked as Research Assistant and scientific writer in the development of Oral Anti cancer screening device with her seniors. She has a deep intriguing wish in writing highly engaging, captivating and informative medical content for a wider audience. She can be contacted at editorial@medicaldialogues.in.

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