Penetration of ceftazidime into serum, myometrium, endometrium, salpinges and subcutaneous tissue

Thirty-one patients received an intravenous bolus injection of 2 g ceftazidime over 5 min at various times before abdominal or vaginal hysterectomy. Ceftazidime concentrations in myometrium, endometrium and salpinges reached 34% to 43% of the corresponding serum levels. Subcutaneous tissue concentrations were significantly lower. Tissue concentrations of 8 mg/l were maintained for at least 5 h.