Objective - To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of enrofloxacin and its metabolite ciprofloxacin after administrations of enrofloxacin in sheep. Design - Crossover study performed by IV and IM administrations of 2.5 mg of enrofloxacin/kg of body weight to 2 groups of 3 sheep. After a 15-day resting period, the drug administration was repeated, using the alternative route. Animals - 6 clinically normal Massese sheep of either sex. Procedure - Blood samples were collected at suitable intervals over a 24-hour period, and plasma concentrations of enrofloxacin and its main metabolite ciprofloxacin were determined by a high-performance liquid chromatography method. Pharmacokinetic variables for both substances after IV and IM enrofloxacin administrations were calculated by use of statistical moments and were analyzed, using a crossover ANOVA. Results - After IV administration of enrofloxacin, a rapid distribution phase was followed by a slower elimination phase. When the same dose was administered IM, enrofloxacin was rapidly and almost completely absorbed, with bioavailability of 85%. After 24 hours, the mean plasma concentration of ciprofloxacin was similar to that of the parent drug. Conclusions - The large volume of distribution indicates that enrofloxacin is widely distributed in the body of sheep. The fraction of enrofloxacin metabolized to ciprofloxacin (35 and 55% for IV and IM administrations, respectively) suggests that, in this species, the antimicrobial activity of enrofloxacin could be attributable, at least in part, to its main metabolite ciprofloxacin. Clinical Relevance - IV or IM administration of 2.5 mg of enrofloxacin/kg provides plasma concentrations higher than mean inhibitory concentration for most pathogens in sheep.

Pharmacokinetics of enrofloxacin and its metabolite ciprofloxacin after intravenous and intramuscular administrations in sheep

MENGOZZI, GRAZIA;INTORRE, LUIGI;SOLDANI, GIULIO
1996-01-01

Abstract

Objective - To evaluate the pharmacokinetics of enrofloxacin and its metabolite ciprofloxacin after administrations of enrofloxacin in sheep. Design - Crossover study performed by IV and IM administrations of 2.5 mg of enrofloxacin/kg of body weight to 2 groups of 3 sheep. After a 15-day resting period, the drug administration was repeated, using the alternative route. Animals - 6 clinically normal Massese sheep of either sex. Procedure - Blood samples were collected at suitable intervals over a 24-hour period, and plasma concentrations of enrofloxacin and its main metabolite ciprofloxacin were determined by a high-performance liquid chromatography method. Pharmacokinetic variables for both substances after IV and IM enrofloxacin administrations were calculated by use of statistical moments and were analyzed, using a crossover ANOVA. Results - After IV administration of enrofloxacin, a rapid distribution phase was followed by a slower elimination phase. When the same dose was administered IM, enrofloxacin was rapidly and almost completely absorbed, with bioavailability of 85%. After 24 hours, the mean plasma concentration of ciprofloxacin was similar to that of the parent drug. Conclusions - The large volume of distribution indicates that enrofloxacin is widely distributed in the body of sheep. The fraction of enrofloxacin metabolized to ciprofloxacin (35 and 55% for IV and IM administrations, respectively) suggests that, in this species, the antimicrobial activity of enrofloxacin could be attributable, at least in part, to its main metabolite ciprofloxacin. Clinical Relevance - IV or IM administration of 2.5 mg of enrofloxacin/kg provides plasma concentrations higher than mean inhibitory concentration for most pathogens in sheep.
1996
Mengozzi, Grazia; Intorre, Luigi; Bertini, S; Soldani, Giulio
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