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.