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[Prostatic tissue levels of cefpiramide (CPM)].

K Takata1, S Kawamura, I Yoshida

  • 1Department of Urology, Iwate Prefectural Central Hospital.

Hinyokika Kiyo. Acta Urologica Japonica
|June 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

This study measured Cefepime (CPM) levels in prostate tissue and serum of patients with benign prostatic hypertrophy. CPM concentrations in prostate tissue suggest potential efficacy against bacterial prostatitis.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacokinetics and Drug Metabolism
  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) is a common condition in aging men.
  • Bacterial prostatitis, both acute and chronic, can be challenging to treat.
  • Understanding drug distribution in prostatic tissue is crucial for effective antimicrobial therapy.

Purpose:

  • To quantify the concentration of Cefepime (CPM) in serum and prostatic tissue.
  • To evaluate the pharmacokinetic profile of CPM following intravenous administration in BPH patients.
  • To assess the potential of CPM concentrations for eradicating bacterial pathogens in the prostate.

Summary:

  • Cefepime (CPM) was administered intravenously to 12 patients undergoing prostatectomy for benign prostatic hypertrophy.
  • Serum and prostatic tissue levels of CPM were measured at 1, 2, 3, and 5 hours post-administration.
  • Mean prostatic tissue CPM levels were found to be potentially sufficient to eliminate common gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Impact:

  • The study suggests that CPM may be clinically effective for treating acute or chronic bacterial prostatitis.
  • Findings support further investigation into CPM as a therapeutic option for prostate infections.
  • This research contributes to optimizing antimicrobial strategies for genitourinary infections.

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