The relative binding affinities of the extended-spectrum cephalosporins cefepime, cefpirome, and cefaclidine for the penicillin-binding proteins (PBPs) of Escherichia coli K-12 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa SC8329 were determined. Affinities were calculated from competition experiments between these antibiotics and [3H]benzylpenicillin in isolated membrane preparations. The concentrations which re...

The effects of treatment with broad-spectrum parenterally administered cephalosporins and cefuroxime, cefazolin, or nafcillin were compared in an experimental model of Staphylococcus aureus infective endocarditis, and the results in vivo were compared with the activities of the study drugs in vitro. After 3 days of treatment, all antimicrobial agents tested were more effective than no treatment...

The stability of antipseudomonal -lactams in concentrated solutions was examined in view of their potential administration by continuous infusion with external pumps (for intensive care patients) or with portable pumps carried under clothing (for cystic fibrosis patients). Aztreonam (100 g/liter), piperacillin (128 g/liter, with tazobactam), and azlocillin (128 g/liter) remained 90% stable for ...

GR69153, a new parenteral cephalosporin, inhibited 90% of Escherichia coli, Klebsiella oxytoca, Proteus mirabilis, Citrobacter diversus, shigellae, and salmonellae at less than 0.25 micrograms/ml (MIC90). It had activity comparable to those of ceftazidime, cefpirome, cefepime, and E-1040. Against cephalosporinase-producing Enterobacter cloacae, Citrobacter freundii, and Serratia marcescens, MIC...