[Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid in therapy of bacterial infections of the diabetic foot. Results of an observational study].

: The results of an observational study of amoxicillin/clavulanic acid (Augmentan) in 191 patients are presented. The average duration of treatment was 15 days (median). Healing or improvement was observed in 76% of the cases. In view of the fact that the condition often has a multifactorial genesis and neural and vascular changes impair healing, this result must be considered a clinical success. Variables with an influence on the efficacy of the treatment were the incidence of manifestation and pathogenesis of the ulcer, renal function, blood pressure and smoking. Amoxicillin/clavulanic acid was well tolerated, with adverse events being observed in only 9 out of 193 patients (4.7%). Treatment was abandoned because of adverse events in 3 out of 193 patients (1.6%). Overall, treatment of the infected diabetic foot with amoxicillin/clavulanic acid was well tolerated and effective.