Aim In order to improve the solubility of azithromycin, the objectives of the present study were to screen an appropriate salt for azithromycin by comparing acute hepatic and renal toxicities in animals, and study the...Aim In order to improve the solubility of azithromycin, the objectives of the present study were to screen an appropriate salt for azithromycin by comparing acute hepatic and renal toxicities in animals, and study the pharmacokinetics of final chosen azithromycin salt. Methods Various salts of azithromycin, such as glutamate, citrate, hydrochloride, sulphate, dihydrogen phosphate, lactobionate, tartrate, and aspartate were given intravenously to Sprague Dawley rats at a dose of 10 mg once daily for 14 consecutive days via tail vein. The acute hepatic and renal indicators were measured before and after administration. A pharmacokinetic study was performed on 12 healthy human volunteers. The subjects were equally divided into two groups by a randomized crossover design. Azithromycin glutamate injection was administered by intravenous infusion or intramuscular injection at a single dose of 500 mg, respectively. Azithromycin concentrations in plasma were determined by microbial inhibition zone assay, and the pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated using a practical pharmacokinetic software 3P87 program. Results Azithromycin glutamate was least toxic to the liver and kidney of the rats, thus being selected as a final salt for parenteral preparation of azithromycin. Pharmacokinetic results showed that the area under the plasma concentration-time curves (AUC0-120h) were 21.47 ± 1.57 h·μg·mL^-1 for intravenous infusion, and 19.36 ± 2.44 h·μg·mL^-1 for intramuscular injection. The absolute bioavailability of intramuscular injection was 92.59%. Conclusion Azithromycin glutamate is suitable for the future clinical application, and its pharmacokinetics is characterized in human volunteers in the present study.展开更多
Clinical guidelines recommend a steady-state vancomycin(VCM)trough concentration(SVTC)of 10–15 mg/L for regular infections and 15–20 mg/L for severe infections.However,clinical trials have shown that increasing SVTC...Clinical guidelines recommend a steady-state vancomycin(VCM)trough concentration(SVTC)of 10–15 mg/L for regular infections and 15–20 mg/L for severe infections.However,clinical trials have shown that increasing SVTC is not beneficial for efficacy,and instead it leads to nephrotoxicity.To verify whether increasing the SVTC results in improved clinical outcomes with sustainable adverse effects,we prospectively determined its correlation with clinical efficacy and safety.The participants included patients hospitalized with Gram-positive bacterial infections from March 2017 through October 2018.The patients were classified into group I(SVTC<10 mg/L),II(10≤SVTC≤20 mg/L),or III(SVTC>20 mg/L).Clinical,microbiological,and laboratory data were collected.Clinical outcomes between group I and II were matched after propensity score matching(PSM).A total of 331 patients were included in this study.Clinical failure occurred in 59(29%)of 204 patients on day 14,with no significant difference between groups I and II(P=0.535).Infection recurred at 28 d in 62(30%)of 204 patients,and no significant difference in infection recurrence was observed between both the groups(log-rank,P=0.674).Except for a significant increase in the incidence of acute kidney injury in group II,no significant difference was observed between two groups for any clinical results.The incidence of adverse events in groups I and II was significantly lower than that in group III(P<0.001).SVTC had an applicable cut-off point at 14.55 mg/L.SVTC was not correlated with VCM clinical efficacy,while it was a good indicator of nephrotoxicity.展开更多
The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible therapeutic or protective effects of Helichrysum plicatum DC.subsp.plicatum ethanol extract(HPE)against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity.Thirty-six Sprague Dawley ...The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible therapeutic or protective effects of Helichrysum plicatum DC.subsp.plicatum ethanol extract(HPE)against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity.Thirty-six Sprague Dawley male rats weighing between 200 and 250 g were used as live material.They were formed into six groups containing 6rats each and were allowed to adapt to laboratory conditions for 7 d.Group Ⅰ:control,5%DMSO intraperitoneal(i.p.);Group Ⅱ:HPE 100 mg/(kg·d)i.p.;Group Ⅲ:HPE 200 mg/(kg·d)i.p.;Group Ⅳ:gentamicin as 80 mg/(kg·d)i.p.;Group Ⅴ:gentamicin as 80 mg/(kg·d)i.p.+HPE 100 mg/(kg·d)i.p.;and Group Ⅵ:gentamicin as 80 mg/(kg·d)i.p.+HPE 200 mg/(kg·d)i.p.for 8 d.Following treatment,serum,liver,and kidney tissues were used to assess blood urea nitrogen(BUN),creatinine,enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants,and lipid peroxidation.Gentamicin significantly increased serum BUN,creatinin,and liver and kidney levels of malondialdehyde(MDA).It also decreased the activity of catalase(CAT),glutathione peroxidase(GPx),and superoxide dismutase(SOD).Treatment with the HPE 100 mg/kg reversed gentamicin-induced alterations as evidenced by decreased serum BUN and creatinin,liver and kidney oxidant marker,and tubular necrosis as well as by an increase in antioxidant enzymes.It was found that HPE 200 mg/kg significantly increased liver and kidney tissue MDA levels in nephrotoxicity in rats.As a result,these findings support the proposition that HPE in 100 mg/kg dose demonstrates in the kidney and liver as free radicals and scavenger to prevent the toxic effects of gentamicin in both the biochemical and histopathology parameters.展开更多
文摘Aim In order to improve the solubility of azithromycin, the objectives of the present study were to screen an appropriate salt for azithromycin by comparing acute hepatic and renal toxicities in animals, and study the pharmacokinetics of final chosen azithromycin salt. Methods Various salts of azithromycin, such as glutamate, citrate, hydrochloride, sulphate, dihydrogen phosphate, lactobionate, tartrate, and aspartate were given intravenously to Sprague Dawley rats at a dose of 10 mg once daily for 14 consecutive days via tail vein. The acute hepatic and renal indicators were measured before and after administration. A pharmacokinetic study was performed on 12 healthy human volunteers. The subjects were equally divided into two groups by a randomized crossover design. Azithromycin glutamate injection was administered by intravenous infusion or intramuscular injection at a single dose of 500 mg, respectively. Azithromycin concentrations in plasma were determined by microbial inhibition zone assay, and the pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated using a practical pharmacokinetic software 3P87 program. Results Azithromycin glutamate was least toxic to the liver and kidney of the rats, thus being selected as a final salt for parenteral preparation of azithromycin. Pharmacokinetic results showed that the area under the plasma concentration-time curves (AUC0-120h) were 21.47 ± 1.57 h·μg·mL^-1 for intravenous infusion, and 19.36 ± 2.44 h·μg·mL^-1 for intramuscular injection. The absolute bioavailability of intramuscular injection was 92.59%. Conclusion Azithromycin glutamate is suitable for the future clinical application, and its pharmacokinetics is characterized in human volunteers in the present study.
基金Fujian Medical Innovation Project(Grant No.2017-CX-31)Guidance Project of Fujian Science and Technology Department(Grant No.2017Y0033).
文摘Clinical guidelines recommend a steady-state vancomycin(VCM)trough concentration(SVTC)of 10–15 mg/L for regular infections and 15–20 mg/L for severe infections.However,clinical trials have shown that increasing SVTC is not beneficial for efficacy,and instead it leads to nephrotoxicity.To verify whether increasing the SVTC results in improved clinical outcomes with sustainable adverse effects,we prospectively determined its correlation with clinical efficacy and safety.The participants included patients hospitalized with Gram-positive bacterial infections from March 2017 through October 2018.The patients were classified into group I(SVTC<10 mg/L),II(10≤SVTC≤20 mg/L),or III(SVTC>20 mg/L).Clinical,microbiological,and laboratory data were collected.Clinical outcomes between group I and II were matched after propensity score matching(PSM).A total of 331 patients were included in this study.Clinical failure occurred in 59(29%)of 204 patients on day 14,with no significant difference between groups I and II(P=0.535).Infection recurred at 28 d in 62(30%)of 204 patients,and no significant difference in infection recurrence was observed between both the groups(log-rank,P=0.674).Except for a significant increase in the incidence of acute kidney injury in group II,no significant difference was observed between two groups for any clinical results.The incidence of adverse events in groups I and II was significantly lower than that in group III(P<0.001).SVTC had an applicable cut-off point at 14.55 mg/L.SVTC was not correlated with VCM clinical efficacy,while it was a good indicator of nephrotoxicity.
基金Unsal Sami AKTAS(Ani-Med Pharmacy,Turkey)for the financial support
文摘The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible therapeutic or protective effects of Helichrysum plicatum DC.subsp.plicatum ethanol extract(HPE)against gentamicin-induced nephrotoxicity.Thirty-six Sprague Dawley male rats weighing between 200 and 250 g were used as live material.They were formed into six groups containing 6rats each and were allowed to adapt to laboratory conditions for 7 d.Group Ⅰ:control,5%DMSO intraperitoneal(i.p.);Group Ⅱ:HPE 100 mg/(kg·d)i.p.;Group Ⅲ:HPE 200 mg/(kg·d)i.p.;Group Ⅳ:gentamicin as 80 mg/(kg·d)i.p.;Group Ⅴ:gentamicin as 80 mg/(kg·d)i.p.+HPE 100 mg/(kg·d)i.p.;and Group Ⅵ:gentamicin as 80 mg/(kg·d)i.p.+HPE 200 mg/(kg·d)i.p.for 8 d.Following treatment,serum,liver,and kidney tissues were used to assess blood urea nitrogen(BUN),creatinine,enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants,and lipid peroxidation.Gentamicin significantly increased serum BUN,creatinin,and liver and kidney levels of malondialdehyde(MDA).It also decreased the activity of catalase(CAT),glutathione peroxidase(GPx),and superoxide dismutase(SOD).Treatment with the HPE 100 mg/kg reversed gentamicin-induced alterations as evidenced by decreased serum BUN and creatinin,liver and kidney oxidant marker,and tubular necrosis as well as by an increase in antioxidant enzymes.It was found that HPE 200 mg/kg significantly increased liver and kidney tissue MDA levels in nephrotoxicity in rats.As a result,these findings support the proposition that HPE in 100 mg/kg dose demonstrates in the kidney and liver as free radicals and scavenger to prevent the toxic effects of gentamicin in both the biochemical and histopathology parameters.