[Use of oxyglucocycline in surgical practice]

A new antibiotic -- oxyglycocycline was applied in 107 cases of different surgical diseases. In 52 patients the antibiotic concentration in the blood and tissues was studied, and it was shown that the therapeutic concentration of the drug remains in the blood and tissues for 12 hours. Good tolerance to the drug was proved. There were no unfavourable effects upon the organism related to the use of the antibiotic. Oxyglycocycline is recommended for broad use in surgical practice being a good therapeutic and prophylactic preparation in case of surgical infection.