Trometamol 7.2% solution for infusion 10ml ampoules

BackgroundMany drugs are prescribed in relieving acute migraine attacks, we aim to compare metoclopramide with other antimigraine drugs.MethodsWe searched online databases like PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, and Web of Science till June 2022 for RCTs that compared metoclopramide alone with placebo or active drugs. The main outcomes were the mean change in headache score and complete headache relief. The secondary outcomes were the rescue medications need, side effects, nausea and recurrence rate. We qualitatively reviewed the outcomes. Then, we performed the network meta-analyses (NMAs) when it was possible. which were done by the Frequentist method using the MetaInsight online software.ResultsSixteen studies were included with a total of 1934 patients: 826 received metoclopramide, 302 received placebo, and 806 received other active drugs. Metoclopramide was effective in reducing headache outcomes even for 24 h. The intravenous route was the most chosen route in the included studies and showed significant positive results regarding headache outcomes; however, the best route whether intramuscular, intravenous, or suppository was not compared in the previous studies. Also, both 10 and 20 mg doses of metoclopramide were effective in improving headache outcomes; however, there was no direct comparison between both doses and the 10 mg dose was the most frequently used dosage. In NMA of headache change after 30 min or 1 h, metoclopramide effect came after granisetron, ketorolac, chlorpromazine, and Dexketoprofen trometamol. Only granisetron's effect was significantly higher than metoclopramide's effect which was only significantly higher than placebo and sumatriptan. In headache-free symptoms, only prochlorperazine was non-significantly higher than metoclopramide which was higher than other medications and showed significantly higher effects only with placebo. In rescue medication, metoclopramide's effect was only non-significantly lower than prochlorperazine and chlorpromazine while its effect was higher than other drugs and showed higher significant effects only than placebo and valproate. In the recurrence rate, studies showed no significant difference between metoclopramide and other drugs. Metoclopramide significantly decreased nausea more than the placebo. Regarding side effects, metoclopramide showed a lower incidence of mild side effects than pethidine and chlorpromazine and showed a higher incidence of mild side effects than placebo, dexamethasone, and ketorolac. The reported extrapyramidal symptoms with metoclopramide were dystonia or akathisia.ConclusionA dose of 10 mg IV Metoclopramide was effective in relieving migraine attacks with minimal side effects. Compared to other active drugs, it only showed a lower significant effect compared with granisetron regarding headache change while it showed significantly higher effects only with placebo in both rescue medication needs and headache-free symptoms and valproate in only rescue medication need. Also, it significantly decreased headache scores more than placebo and sumatriptan. However, more studies are needed to support our results.

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ObjectivesTo determine whether oral fosfomycin trometamol is noninferior to carbapenem continuation as step-down therapy for cUTIs caused by third-generation cephalosporin-resistant Enterobacterales.MethodsIn this open-label, randomized, noninferiority trial, adults with 3GCRE cUTIs who received 3 days of intravenous carbapenem were assigned to oral fosfomycin trometamol or continued carbapenem to complete 7 days. The primary outcome was day-7 clinical cure; secondary outcomes included day-28 clinical and microbiological cure, readmission, and length of stay.ResultsA total of 124 participants were enrolled (62 per group). The mean age was 73 years, 62.1% were female, and Escherichia coli accounted for 91% of isolates. Clinical cure at day 7 occurred in 98.4% in both groups (risk difference 0.0; 95% CI, -0.04 to 0.04). Clinical cure at day 28 was also similar (91.9% in each group). Microbiological cure at day 7 was 100% with fosfomycin and 98.1% with carbapenem, and at day 28 was 90.3% and 85.5%, respectively. Hospital stay was shorter with fosfomycin (7.9 vs 12.0 days).ConclusionsOral fosfomycin trometamol as step-down therapy was comparable to continued carbapenem therapy for cUTIs caused by 3GCRE and significantly reduced hospital stay, supporting role of carbapenem-sparing option.

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The management of male urinary tract infections (UTIs) has historically been based on a monolithic approach, under which every episode was treated as acute prostatitis, leading to prolonged antibiotic courses. To address rising bacterial resistance and promote antimicrobial stewardship, the French Infectious Diseases Society (SPILF) updated its guidelines in 2026, introducing a stratified management framework. This review outlines the scientific evidence underlying these updated recommendations. A comprehensive review of recent literature, including randomized controlled trials and large-scale retrospective cohorts, was conducted so as to evaluate antibiotic efficacy, resistance patterns, and optimal treatment durations for male cystitis, febrile UTIs (prostatitis/pyelonephritis), and acute epididymo-orchitis. Evidence validates distinguishing male cystitis from febrile UTI. For male cystitis, 7-day regimens using narrow-spectrum oral agents-such as fosfomycin trometamol, nitrofurantoin, or pivmecillinam-achieve satisfactory clinical success with minimal risk of complications. Conversely, febrile UTIs require initial parenteral third-generation cephalosporins or oral fluoroquinolones. For targeted oral step-down therapy in prostatitis, cotrimoxazole is preferred over fluoroquinolones so as to minimize ecological impact, while amoxicillin remains the drug of choice for enterococcal coverage. Although recent data show that seven days can be sufficient for selected bacteremic presentations, to prevent relapses a conventional 14-day duration remains the standard for acute prostatitis. Non-sexually transmitted orchitis and epididymitis require a 10-day course of fluoroquinolones or cotrimoxazole. The 2026 SPILF guidelines represent a paradigm shift toward a tailored, stratified approach.

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