ISSN:
1432-1041
Keywords:
ceftriaxone
;
intramuscular
;
pharmacokinetics
;
steady-state
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The steady-state pharmacokinetics and tolerance of ceftriaxone after multiple i.m. doses of 0.5 and 1 g q12 h for 3.5 days were investigated in 12 healthy, adult volunteers. Ceftriaxone was rapidly absorbed after i.m. administration with mean peak times ranging from 1.3 to 1.9 h. Steady-state plasma concentrations were apparent after the third dose of both dosage regimens, with trough plasma concentrations of 24±6 and 39±8 µg/ml (mean±SD) after the 0.5 and 1 g q12 h regimens, respectively. Multiple i.m. administrations of ceftriaxone did not alter its elimination half-life; however, small increases were observed in the plasma clearance and volume of distribution at the 1-g regimen. These increases were attributed to the non-linear binding of ceftriaxone to human plasma proteins, and are therapeutically unimportant. Ceftriaxone was well tolerated and serious or lasting adverse reactions were not encountered in the study.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00614206
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