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Temocillin. In vitro antibacterial activity.

B Slocombe, C E Cooper, K E Griffin

    Drugs
    |January 1, 1985
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    Temocillin demonstrates potent in vitro antibacterial activity against Enterobacteriaceae, including resistant strains. This penicillin derivative shows bactericidal effects and synergistic potential with other antibiotics, offering a promising therapeutic option.

    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Pharmacology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Temocillin is a 6-alpha-methoxy penicillin derivative with potential antibacterial applications.
    • Enterobacteriaceae are a significant group of clinical bacterial pathogens.
    • Antibiotic resistance in Enterobacteriaceae necessitates the evaluation of novel therapeutic agents.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the in vitro antibacterial activity of temocillin against clinical isolates of Enterobacteriaceae.
    • To assess temocillin's efficacy against strains resistant to other antibiotics like ticarcillin, piperacillin, and cefuroxime.
    • To determine temocillin's bactericidal activity and synergistic potential with other antimicrobial agents.

    Main Methods:

    • In vitro susceptibility testing of temocillin against 516 clinical Enterobacteriaceae isolates.

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  • MIC range determination for temocillin, aztreonam, cefotaxime, and latamoxef against resistant strains.
  • Time-kill studies and an in vitro model system to assess bactericidal activity.
  • Evaluation of temocillin's activity in combination with aminoglycosides and other beta-lactams.

    • Main Results:

    • Temocillin inhibited 95% of Enterobacteriaceae isolates at concentrations of 2-16 mg/L.
    • Temocillin was effective against strains resistant to aztreonam, cefotaxime, and latamoxef, including Klebsiella oxytoca and Enterobacter species.
    • Temocillin exhibited bactericidal activity, reducing bacterial numbers by 99-99.9% in time-kill and model studies.
    • Temocillin showed synergistic or partially synergistic effects with aminoglycosides against Pseudomonas aeruginosa and no antagonism with other beta-lactams.

    Conclusions:

    • Temocillin possesses significant in vitro antibacterial activity against a broad spectrum of Enterobacteriaceae.
    • Its efficacy against multidrug-resistant strains and bactericidal properties highlight its potential as a valuable antibiotic.
    • Temocillin's favorable interaction profile with other antibiotics warrants further clinical investigation.