Abstract: | Cefpiramide (SM-1652, CPM), a new cephem antibiotic was studied for the transfer into intrapelvic tissues and clinical efficacy in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. The results were obtained as follows. Clinical results of 17 patients with obstetrical and gynecological infection were excellent in 10 cases, good in 6, and poor in 1 with the efficacy rate of 94.1%. Following a single intravenous 30 minutes-drip infusion of 1 g dose of CPM, the peak of serum level and intrapelvic tissues were obtained at 30-60 minutes after completion of the administration. No adverse reaction or abnormal laboratory findings were observed. |