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Putecova K, Nedbalcova K, Bartejsova I, Zouharova M, Matiaskova K, Stastny K. Mass spectrometric identification and quantification of the antibiotic clavulanic acid in broiler chicken plasma and meat as a necessary analytical tool in finding ways to increase the effectiveness of currently used antibiotics in the treatment of broiler chickens. Anal Bioanal Chem 2021; 413:3561-3571. [PMID: 33851228 PMCID: PMC8105215 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-021-03307-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2020] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Clavulanic acid is a molecule with antimicrobial effect used in several livestock species treatment. Its inclusion in the treatment of infectious diseases of broilers requires determination of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters in order to determine the appropriate dosage for broilers and ensure safety of chicken products for human health. The present study describes the optimisation of analytical LC-MS/MS method for identification and quantification of clavulanic acid in broiler chicken plasma and meat. The limit of detection and the limit of quantification for the developed method were 3.09 μg·L−1 and 10.21 μg·L−1 for plasma and 2.57 μg·kg−1 and 8.47 μg·kg−1 for meat. The recoveries of the developed plasma and tissue extraction procedure were > 105.7% and > 95.6%, respectively. The achieved coefficient of variation of within-run precision ranged from 2.8 to 10.9% for plasma and from 6.5 to 8.5% for meat. The pharmacokinetic experiment was performed in 112 Ross broiler chickens assigned into time interval groups ranging from 10 min to 24 h in accredited animal facilities. Administered dose of clavulanic acid was 2.5 mg·kg−1 according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. The pharmacokinetic parameters obtained from the experiment are as follows: Cmax = 1.82 ± 0.91 mg·L−1, Tmax = 0.25 h, T1/2 = 0.87 h, Kel = 0.80 ± 0.04 h−1, AUC0-∞ = 2.17 mg·h ·L−1.
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- Kristina Putecova
- Veterinary Research Institute, Hudcova 296/70, 62100, Brno, Czech Republic.
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- Veterinary Research Institute, Hudcova 296/70, 62100, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Veterinary Research Institute, Hudcova 296/70, 62100, Brno, Czech Republic
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- Veterinary Research Institute, Hudcova 296/70, 62100, Brno, Czech Republic
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Poapolathep S, Giorgi M, Klangkaew N, Phaochoosak N, Chaiyabutr N, Wongwaipairoj T, Poapolathep A. Pharmacokinetic profiles of amoxicillin trihydrate in freshwater crocodiles (Crocodylus siamensis) after intramuscular administration at two doses. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 2020; 43:307-312. [PMID: 32112576 DOI: 10.1111/jvp.12850] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2020] [Revised: 02/14/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The aim of the present study was to elucidate the pharmacokinetic profiles of amoxicillin trihydrate (AMX) in Siamese freshwater crocodiles (Crocodylus siamensis). Crocodiles were administered a single intramuscular injection of AMX, at a dose of either 5 or 10 mg/kg body weight (b.w.). Blood samples were collected at preassigned times up to 120 hr. The plasma concentrations of AMX were measured using a validated liquid chromatography tandem-mass spectrometry method. AMX plasma concentrations were quantifiable for up to 72 hr (5 mg/kg b.w.) and 96 hr (10 mg/kg b.w.). The elimination half-life (t1/2λ z ) of AMX following dosing at 5 mg/kg b.w. (8.72 ± 0.61 hr) was almost identical to that following administration at 10 mg/kg b.w (8.98 ± 1.13 hr). The maximum concentration and area under the curve from zero to the last values of AMX increased in a dose-dependent fashion. The average binding percentage of AMX to plasma protein was 21.24%. Based on the pharmacokinetic data, susceptibility break point, and the surrogate PK-PD index (T > MIC, 0.25 μg/ml), intramuscular administration of AMX at dose of 5 mg/kg b.w. every 4 days might be appropriate for the treatment of susceptible bacterial infections in freshwater crocodiles.
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- Saranya Poapolathep
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, San Piero a Grado, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Ozdemir Z, Tras B, Uney K. Distribution of hydrophilic and lipophilic antibacterial drugs in skim milk, cream, and casein. J Dairy Sci 2018; 101:10694-10702. [PMID: 30316586 DOI: 10.3168/jds.2018-14766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2018] [Accepted: 08/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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This study determined the distribution of drugs to different milk fractions according to their physicochemical properties. Hydrophilic drugs tend to concentrate in skim milk, whereas lipophilic drugs tend to concentrate in cream. The concentration of a drug in casein is related to its degree of binding to milk proteins. Thus, we aimed to determine whether withdrawal time in whole milk differs from that in cream, casein, and skim milk. Amoxicillin and tylosin were selected as prototype hydrophilic and lipophilic drugs, respectively. The study was conducted in vitro and in vivo to determine whether in vitro conditions reflect the distribution of drugs in the different milk fractions in vivo. The in vivo study was conducted using a crossover design on 6 healthy Holstein dairy cattle. First, amoxicillin (i.m., single dose, 14 mg/kg) was administered to cows. Following a 1-wk washout period, tylosin (i.m., single dose, 15 mg/kg) was administered. Concentrations of amoxicillin and tylosin in milk and milk fractions were measured using HPLC-UV. In the in vitro study, 0.04 to 400 μg/g of amoxicillin and 0.05 to 50 μg/g of tylosin were spiked to drug-free milk and the concentrations in milk and milk fractions were measured. In addition, the percentage of total protein in milk and milk fractions was determined. Amoxicillin accumulated more in skim milk than in cream and casein, both in vitro (92%) and in vivo (73%, skim milk-to-whole milk ratio). The distribution of tylosin in whole and skim milk was similar to that of amoxicillin in the in vitro study, in contrast to the accumulation of tylosin in cream seen in vivo. However, the accumulation ratio of tylosin in cream was lower than expected. By either method, tylosin was less concentrated in casein than in skim milk and cream. The percentage of total protein was similar in skim milk and whole milk and higher than in cream. Thus, amoxicillin accumulates less in cream and casein, suggesting that these fractions would pose a lower risk to the consumer. Tylosin was still present at the maximum residue limit (50 μg/kg) 24 h after injection in the casein fraction and 48 h after injection in the cream fraction.
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- Z Ozdemir
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Selcuk, 42031 Konya, Turkey.
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Selcuk, 42031 Konya, Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Selcuk, 42031 Konya, Turkey
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Ozdemir Z, Tras B, Uney K, Eser Faki H, Besoluk TM. Determination of milk/plasma ratio and milk and plasma pharmacokinetics of amoxicillin after intramuscular administration in lactating cows. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 2018; 42:45-51. [DOI: 10.1111/jvp.12713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2018] [Revised: 07/17/2018] [Accepted: 08/13/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Zeynep Ozdemir
- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; University of Selcuk; Konya Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; University of Selcuk; Konya Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; University of Selcuk; Konya Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; University of Selcuk; Konya Turkey
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- Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; University of Selcuk; Konya Turkey
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Ruennarong N, Wongpanit K, Sakulthaew C, Giorgi M, Klangkaew N, Poapolathep A, Poapolathep S. Pharmacokinetics of amoxicillin trihydrate in Thai swamp buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis): a pilot study. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 2016; 40:200-202. [PMID: 27292774 DOI: 10.1111/jvp.12337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2016] [Accepted: 05/16/2016] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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This study aimed to investigate the pharmacokinetic characteristics of amoxicillin (AMX) in Thai swamp buffaloes, Bubalus bubalis, following single intramuscular administration at two dosages of 10 and 20 mg/kg body weight (b.w.). Blood samples were collected at assigned times up to 48 h. The plasma concentrations of AMX were measured by liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The concentrations of AMX in the plasma were determined up to 24 h after i.m. administration at both dosages. The Cmax values of AMX were 3.39 ± 0.18 μg/mL and 6.16 ± 0.18 μg/mL at doses of 10 and 20 mg/kg, respectively. The AUClast values increased in a dose-dependent fashion. The half-life values were 5.56 ± 0.40 h and 4.37 ± 0.23 h at doses of 10 and 20 mg/kg b.w, respectively. Based on the pharmacokinetic data and PK-PD index (T > MIC), i.m. administration of AMX at a dose of 20 mg/kg b.w might be appropriate for the treatment of susceptible Mannheimia haemolytica infection in Thai swamp buffaloes.
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- N Ruennarong
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Natural Resources and Agro-industry, Chalermphrakiat, Sakon Nakhon Province Campus, Kasetsart University, Sakon Nakhon, Thailand
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- Faculty of Veterinary Technology, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences, University of Pisa, San Piero a Grado, Italy
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Sinphithakkul P, Klangkaew N, Sanyathitiseree P, Giorgi M, Kumagai S, Poapolathep A, Poapolathep S. Pharmacokinetics of amoxicillin trihydrate in male Asian elephants (Elephas maximus
) following intramuscular administration. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 2015; 39:287-91. [DOI: 10.1111/jvp.12265] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/11/2015] [Accepted: 07/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- P. Sinphithakkul
- Department of Pharmacology; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Kasetsart University; Bangkok Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Kasetsart University; Bangkok Thailand
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- Department of Large Animal and Wildlife Clinical Sciences; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Kasetsart University; Nakhon Pathom Thailand
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- Department of Veterinary Sciences; University of Pisa, Via Livornese (lato monte); San Piero a Grado Italy
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- Research Center for Food Safety; Graduate School of Agricultural and Life Sciences; University of Tokyo; Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Pharmacology; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Kasetsart University; Bangkok Thailand
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- Department of Pharmacology; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine; Kasetsart University; Bangkok Thailand
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Pharmacokinetics of sodium and trihydrate amoxicillin after intravenous and intramuscular administration in llamas (Lama glama). Small Rumin Res 2012. [DOI: 10.1016/j.smallrumres.2011.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Delis G, Koutsoviti-Papadopoulou M, Siarkou V, Kounenis G, Batzias G. Pharmacodynamics of amoxicillin against Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) correlation in sheep. Res Vet Sci 2010; 89:418-25. [DOI: 10.1016/j.rvsc.2010.03.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2009] [Revised: 02/18/2010] [Accepted: 03/09/2010] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Delis G, Batzias G, Theodosiadou E, Kounenis G, Koutsoviti-Papadopoulou M. Influence of the injection site on the pharmacokinetics of amoxicillin after intramuscular administration of a conventional and a long-acting formulation in sheep. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 2009; 32:457-64. [PMID: 19754912 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2885.2009.01064.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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The pharmacokinetics of amoxicillin (AMX) were investigated in sheep following intravenous (i.v.) and intramuscular (i.m) injection, comparing two different drug formulations, a conventional and a long-acting AMX-trihydrate suspension. For the i.m. application two different injections sites, the neck area and the hind limb were used to identify possible differences in the kinetic parameters related to the site of injection. A three-compartment open model could best describe AMX disposition after i.v. administration. Data analysis after i.m. administration of the conventional suspension at both injection sites revealed the occurrence of a flip-flop phenomenon, clearly indicating that absorption of AMX is the rate-limiting step of its overall disposition. A moderate effect of the injection site was observed with a tendency for the neck area to be advantageous, mainly in terms of rate rather than extent of absorption. Injection of the long-acting formulation led to a focal depot formation, thus yielding lower but remarkably prolonged serum AMX levels reflected in the respective terminal half-lives. The concentration-time profile of AMX after administration of the long-acting formulation was less affected by the injection site, but the low serum levels justify its use only in cases in which a high susceptibility of the involved bacterial population is confirmed.
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- G Delis
- Laboratory of Veterinary Pharmacology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki 54 124, Greece
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Delis GA, Koutsoviti-Papadopoulou M, Theodosiadou E, Kounenis G, Batzias GC. Peripheral distribution of amoxicillin in sheep and influence of local inflammation. Vet J 2009; 185:310-6. [PMID: 19709911 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2009.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2009] [Revised: 05/28/2009] [Accepted: 06/05/2009] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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The pharmacokinetics of amoxicillin (AMX) in blood serum (SBS) and tissue cage fluid (TCF) was studied in sheep. Four tissue cages, prepared from silicone rubber tubing, were subcutaneously inserted in the neck area (two on each side) of the experimental animals and AMX was administered both intravenously (IV) and intramuscularly (IM) at the dose rate of 15mg/kg bodyweight. The impact of local inflammation on AMX distribution in TCF was studied after intra-cavity injection of a lambda carrageenan solution in one of the two tissue cages used after each administration. In contrast to the three-compartment AMX disposition after IV injection, two-compartment, absorption-limited pharmacokinetics was observed after IM administration. Non-inflamed and inflamed TCF data revealed, in all cases, the attainment of low, but prolonged concentrations and absence of an inflammation-induced effect on AMX penetration into and elimination from TCF.
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- Georgios A Delis
- Laboratory of Pharmacology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Reyns T, De Boever S, Baert K, Croubels S, Schauvliege S, Gasthuys F, De Backer P. Disposition and oral bioavailability of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid in pigs. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 2008; 30:550-5. [PMID: 17991223 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2885.2007.00910.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The pharmacokinetic properties of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid were studied in healthy, fasted pigs after single intravenous (i.v.) and oral (p.o.) dosage of 20 mg/kg of amoxicillin and 5 mg/kg of clavulanic acid. The plasma concentrations of the drugs were determined by validated high-performance liquid chromatographic methods and the pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated by compartmental and noncompartmental analyses. After i.v. administration of the two drugs, plasma concentration-time curves were best described by a three-compartmental open model for amoxicillin and a two-compartmental open model for clavulanic acid. Amoxicillin (with a t(1/2 gamma) = 1.03 h and a clearance of 0.58 L/h.kg) and clavulanic acid (with a t(1/2 beta) of 0.74 h and a clearance of 0.41 L/h.kg) were both rapidly eliminated from plasma. Both drugs had apparently the same volume of distribution of 0.34 L/kg. After p.o. administration of the two drugs, a noncompartmental model was used. Elimination half-lives of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid were not significantly different, i.e. 0.73 and 0.67 h respectively. The mean maximal plasma concentrations of amoxicillin and clavulanic acid were 3.14 and 2.42 mg/L, and these were reached after 1.19 and 0.88 h respectively. The mean p.o. bioavailability was found to be 22.8% for amoxicillin and 44.7% for clavulanic acid.
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- T Reyns
- Department of Pharmacology, Toxicology, Biochemistry and Organ Physiology, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium.
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Fernandez C, Modamio P, Mestorino N, Errecalde JO, Mariño EL. Pharmacokinetics of sodium and trihydrate amoxicillin in sheep after intravenous and intramuscular administration. J Vet Pharmacol Ther 2007; 30:263-6. [PMID: 17472659 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2885.2007.00843.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- C Fernandez
- Unidad de Farmacia Clínica y Farmacoterapia, Departamento de Farmacia y Tecnología Farmacéutica, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad de Barcelona, Spain
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Hernandez E, Rey R, Puig M, Garcia MA, Solans C, Bregante MA. Pharmacokinetics and residues of a new oral amoxicillin formulation in piglets: A preliminary study. Vet J 2005; 170:237-42. [PMID: 16129343 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2004.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/13/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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The pharmacokinetics of amoxicillin (Amx) were determined in pigs following intravenous (IV) administration of a single dose of 15 mg/kg and a single dose of 15 mg/kg of a new oral formulation (Amx-FP containing 10% amoxicillin). Residue studies were performed to determine residues in edible tissues of healthy pigs after chronic oral administration of Amx-FP at a daily dose of 15 mg/kg for five consecutive days. After IV administration, the plasma concentration was characteristic of a two-compartment open model. The main pharmacokinetic variables were: t(1/2lambda(n)), MRT=90.1 min, V(darea)=0.81 L/kg and Cl(b)=3.9 mL/kg/min. After single oral administration the main pharmacokinetic variables were: C(max)=758 mug/L, t(max)=347 min and Cl(b/f)=3.7 mL/kg/min for Amx-FP. The oral bioavailability (F) was calculated at 11% for Amx-FP. Based on maximum residue levels (MRL) for AMX in pigs established at 50 microg/kg for all tissues, the withdrawal times of AMX in muscle and skin plus fat were estimated (95% tolerance limit and 95% confidence) to fall below the MRL after a withdrawal period of seven days. Levels of AMX in the liver and kidneys were estimated to fall below the MRL after a withdrawal period of four days.
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- Esther Hernandez
- Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Zaragoza, Miguel Servet 177, Zaragoza 50013, Spain
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Murilla GA, Peregrine AS, Ndung'u JM, Holmes PH, Eisler MC. The effects of drug-sensitive and drug-resistant Trypanosoma congolense infections on the pharmacokinetics of homidium in Boran cattle. Acta Trop 2002; 81:185-95. [PMID: 11835895 DOI: 10.1016/s0001-706x(01)00209-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Two groups of five Boran (Bos indicus) cattle were infected with one of two populations of Trypanosoma congolense; one drug-sensitive (IL1180), and one drug-resistant (IL3330). The animals were then treated intramuscularly with homidium bromide at a dose rate of 1.0 mg kg(-1) bodyweight 7 days after trypanosomes were detected in the peripheral blood of all the five animals in each group. Following treatment of cattle infected with drug-sensitive trypanosomes, parasites could no longer be detected in the bloodstream of four out of five cattle after 24 h, and after 48 h for the fifth animal. The animals remained aparasitaemic up to the end of the observation period of 90 days and serum drug concentrations determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) remained above the detection limit of 0.1 ng ml(-1) for the entire period. Following treatment of cattle infected with drug-resistant trypanosomes, parasites did not disappear from the bloodstream in any of the five animals. The rate of drug elimination was greater in cattle infected with drug-resistant trypanosomes and the drug was no longer detectable approximately 3 weeks after treatment. Non-compartmental pharmacokinetic analysis showed that the values for t(12)beta of 75.5 +/- 16.9 h, the area under the curve (AUC(0-infinity)) of 1.33 +/- 0.156 microg h ml(-1) and the MRT(0-infinity) of 32.8 +/- 4.45 h obtained in cattle infected with the drug-resistant trypanosome population were significantly lower than the values of 424 +/- 146 h for t(12)beta, 1.67 +/- 0.233 microg h ml(-1) for AUC(0-infinity) and 297 +/- 159 h for MRT(0-infinity) obtained in cattle infected with the drug-sensitive population. The persistence of drug-resistant infections in cattle following homidium treatment was associated with more rapid drug elimination than in those in which infections with drug-sensitive parasites were cleared by the drug.
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- Grace A Murilla
- Kenya Trypanosomiasis Research Institute (KETRI), P.O. Box 362, Kikuyu, Kenya.
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Elsheikh HA, Taha AA, Khalafalla AE, Osman IA, Wasfi IA. Pharmacokinetics of amoxicillin trihydrate in Desert sheep and Nubian goats. Vet Res Commun 1999; 23:507-14. [PMID: 10672967 DOI: 10.1023/a:1006318623854] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022]
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The pharmacokinetics of amoxicillin were studied in five Desert sheep and five Nubian goats after intravenous (i.v.) or intramuscular (i.m.) administration of a single dose of 10 mg/kg body weight. Following i.v. injection, the plasma concentration-versus-time data were best described by a two-compartment open model. The kinetic variables were similar in both species except for the volume of the central compartment (Vc), which was larger in sheep (p<0.05). Following i.m. injection, except for the longer half-life time of absorption in goats (p<0.05), there were no significant differences in other pharmacokinetic parameters between sheep and goats. The route of amoxicillin administration had no significant effect on the terminal elimination half-life in either species. The bioavailability of the drug (F) after i.m. administration was high (> 0.90) in both species. These results indicate that the pharmacokinetics of amoxicillin did not differ between sheep and goats; furthermore, because of the high availability and short half-life of absorption, the i.m. route gives similar results to the i.v. route. Therefore, identical intramuscular and intravenous dose regimens should be applicable to both species.
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- H A Elsheikh
- Department of Veterinary Basic Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid.
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Amoxycillin was administered to pigs intravenously (i.v.), intramuscularly (i.m.) and orally (p.o.), in a cross-over design to examine the bioavailability (F) of various drug formulations. These included: a sodium salt for reconstitution in water and administration i.v.; trihydrate salt in an oil base for intramuscular administration producing 'conventional' duration of plasma concentrations; a trihydrate salt in oil base giving prolonged (LA) duration, and a trihydrate powder for oral administration in solution. The concentration of amoxycillin in plasma was measured by high-performance liquid chromatography, and its pharmacokinetic variables were assessed for the individual pigs by use of noncompartmental methods. Following i.v. administration (8.6 mg/kg), amoxycillin was eliminated rapidly with a mean residence time (MRT) of 1.4 h. After i.m. administration of the conventional formulation (14.7 mg/kg), the plasma amoxycillin concentration peaked at 2 h at 5.1 micrograms/mL. The bioavailability was 0.83. Intramuscular administration (14.1 mg/kg) of the long acting formulation (i.m. LA), lead to two peaks in plasma at 1.3 and 6.6 h. The bioavailability was calculated to be 1.11. After p.o. administration to fasted pigs, peak concentration was reached after 1.9 h, and the bioavailability was 0.33. In fed pigs, the corresponding values were 3.6 h and 0.28. Data showed that treatment of respiratory tract diseases in pigs by p.o. dosing alone, may not be optimal, because of the relatively low bioavailability and the fact that infections often result in reduced feed and water consumption. A rational treatment regime for susceptible respiratory pathogens includes an initial i.m. injection, followed by p.o. dosing every 12 h. Alternatively, the long acting formulation may be administered i.m. in a dose of 15 mg/kg, which would lead to active plasma concentrations for approximately 48 h.
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- H Agersø
- Department of Pharmacology and Pathobiology, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg C, Denmark
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