Nontoxic concentration of ceftazidime and flomoxef sodium for intravitreal use--evaluated by in-vitro ERG

Lens Eye Toxic Res. 1990;7(3-4):677-83.

Abstract

The effects of ceftazidime (CAZ) and flomoxef sodium (FMOX) on the in-vitro electroretinogram (ERG) of albino rabbits were studied. The a-wave, the b-wave and the oscillatory potential (OP) were unchanged by 0.3mM (0.19mg/ml) CAZ-containing solution. The OP was suppressed by 0.5mM (0.32mg/ml) CAZ. The a-wave, the b-wave and the OP were unchanged by 0.5mM (0.26mg/ml) FMOX. The OP was suppressed and its peak latency was delayed by 2mM (0.52mg/ml) FMOX. The concentration of 0.3mM (0.19mg/ml) CAZ was higher than its minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Serratia marcescens and Propionibacterium acnes. The concentration of 0.5mM (0.26mg/ml) FMOX was higher than its MIC against Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Serratia marcescens and Propionibacterium acnes.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Ceftazidime / toxicity*
  • Cephalosporins / toxicity*
  • Electroretinography / drug effects*
  • Endophthalmitis / drug therapy*
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Eye Infections, Bacterial / drug therapy*
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Oscillometry
  • Perfusion
  • Rabbits
  • Retina / physiology*
  • Vitreous Body / physiology*

Substances

  • Cephalosporins
  • Ceftazidime
  • flomoxef