A randomized controlled trial of filgrastim for the treatment of hospitalized patients with multilobar pneumonia.

S, Nelson; AM, Heyder; J, Stone; MG, Bergeron; S, Daugherty; G, Peterson; N, Fotheringham; W, Welch; S, Milwee; R, Root

doi:10.1086/315775

Public

A randomized controlled trial of filgrastim for the treatment of hospitalized patients with multilobar pneumonia.

Shared by NobleBlocks on Aug 17, 2000 • 12:00 AM UTC

Authors:

Nelson S

Heyder AM

Stone J

Abstract

This study assessed the safety and efficacy of filgrastim (r-metHuG-CSF [recombinant human methionine granulocyte colony-stimulating factor]), when combined with intravenous (IV) antibiotics, in the treatment of hospitalized adult patients with multilobar community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). Four hun...

Discussions