Pharmacokinetics of linezolid in the mediastinum and pleural space

Yasuhiro Tsuji*, Wataru Hashimoto, Shinichiro Taniguchi, Yoichi Hiraki, Akiko Mizoguchi, Eiji Yukawa, Hideto To

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the penetration of linezolid into the mediastinum and pleural space by comparing its concentration in the serum, mediastinum, and pleural space. The linezolid area under the concentration-versus-time curve from zero to 12h (AUC)mediastinum fluid/serum and AUCpleural fluid/serum ratio were 1.32 and 1.64, respectively. The results suggest that the linezolid concentration in the mediastinum varies as in the serum, and that the concentration in the mediastinum is the same as or greater than that in the serum.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)e1060-e1061
JournalInternational Journal of Infectious Diseases
Volume17
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013/11

Keywords

  • Cardiovascular surgery
  • Linezolid
  • Mediastinitis
  • Penetration to mediastinum
  • Pharmacokinetics

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases

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