@article{MAKHILLJAVA2010942093, title = {Pharmacokinetics of Cefquinome in Camels}, journal = {Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances}, volume = {9}, number = {4}, pages = {848-852}, year = {2010}, issn = {1680-5593}, doi = {javaa.2010.848.852}, url = {https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?issn=1680-5593&doi=javaa.2010.848.852}, author = {A.Y.}, keywords = {Serum,intramascular,camels,in vitro,micrococcus luteus,Saudi Arabia}, abstract = {The Pharmacokinetic characters of cefquinome were studied in camels following single intramuscular administration of 1 mg kg-1 b.wt. Cefquinome concentrations in serum were determined by microbiological assay using Micrococcus luteus (ATCC 9341) as test organism. After intramuscular administration, the mean peak serum Concentrations (Cmax) was 1.23 μg mL-1 and achieved after (tmax) 4.25 h. The absorption half life (tl/2(ab)) was 4.35 h and the elimination half-life (tl/2(el)) was 10.24 h. The Mean Residence Time (MRT) was 16.74 h and area under curve from zero time to infinity (AUC0-∞) was 20.37 μg/mL/h. The serum concentrations of cefquinome along 24 h post-injection in this study was exceeding the MICs of different susceptible micro-organisms responsible for serious disease problems. These findings indicate the suitability of successful use of this antibiotic in camels. A recommended single daily dose of 1 mg kg-1 of cefquinome given intramuscularly can achieve quite therapeutic concentrations in serum, that exceeding the minimal inhibitory concentrations against different susceptible pathogens.} }