Pharmacokinetics of ceftazidime in the cerebrospinal fluid

Decazes, J.M.

Presse Medicale 17(37): 1914-1916

1988


ISSN/ISBN: 0755-4982
PMID: 2973584
Document Number: 313158
A compound potentially effective in the treatment of meningitis should reach high concentrations in CSF. In animal experimental models, ceftazidime levels of 5-25 micrograms/ml were demonstrated during administration of doses generating serum levels similar to those achieved in humans. Human studies later confirmed CSF levels of 5-10 micrograms/ml in patients with meningitis. Ceftazidime CSF kinetic properties are adequate for use of this compound in patients with meningitis due to susceptible organisms.

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