Innovation Pharmaceuticals Inc (IPIX)

[mdphd2008]

I forgot to mention in my previous post that Ancef (Cefazolin) has a 10-20% incidence of allergic reactions in those patients that are allergic to penicillins, and is therefore usually not given to those patients.

The alternative is usually Clindamycin, however, there is a known risk for possible C. difficile-related pseudomembranous enterocolitis.

Once again, it would be nice having a safer alternative that has long lasting and effective coverage with only one dose, such as with Brilacidin.

If the only side effect may be some arm tingling - I am sure the patients would not even notice, specially if given some anesthesia concurrent with their surgical procedures.

The above is merely based on my own speculation and experience. I am a clinician with dual degrees in both medicine as well as immunology and work in a busy trauma hospital in the Northeast.