Distribution characteristics of levofloxacin and grepafloxacin in rat kidney

Tatsuya Ito, Ikuko Yano, Satohiro Masuda, Yukiya Hashimoto, Ken ichi Inui*

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Abstract

Purpose. To elucidate the renal distribution of quinolones, we examined the uptake of levofloxacin and grepafloxacin in vivo and in rat renal cortical slices. Methods. The plasma and various tissue concentrations of levofloxacin and grepafloxacin were measured after a bolus injection in rats, and tissue uptake clearance was calculated. Transport characteristics of quinolones in rat renal cortical slices were evaluated. Results. The tissue distribution of levofloxacin and grepafloxacin in the kidney was greater than in any other tissue, and the tissue uptake clearances of levofloxacin and grepafloxacin in the kidney cortex were 1.2 and 4.6 ml/min/g tissue, respectively. The uptake of levofloxacin and grepafloxacin in rat renal cortical slices was concentrative, as indicated by slice/medium ratios of 2.3 and 9.6 at 60 min, respectively. The uptake of levofloxacin and grepafloxacin in rat renal cortical slices showed saturation, and was significantly inhibited in the presence of quinidine (p < .05), but not of tetraethylammonium or paminohippurate. Conclusions. Renal distribution of levofloxacin and grepafloxacin may be mediated by a specific transport system for quinolones, distinct from the organic cation and organic anion transport systems in the kidney.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)534-539
Number of pages6
JournalPharmaceutical Research
Volume16
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 1999

Keywords

  • Cortical slices
  • Grepafloxacin
  • Levofloxacin
  • Quinolone antibacterial drugs
  • Renal transport
  • Tissue distribution

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Molecular Medicine
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmaceutical Science
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Pharmacology (medical)

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