The pharmacokinetics of linezolid in the non-inflamed human eye |
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Authors: | Prydal J I Jenkins D R Lovering A Watts A |
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Institution: | Department of Ophthalmic Surgery, University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust, Infirmary Square, Leicester LE1 5WW, UK. jip@prydal.co.uk |
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Abstract: | AIM: This study describes the ocular pharmacokinetics of linezolid, an antibiotic with broad spectrum activity against those Gram positive bacteria that are the most frequent cause of postoperative endophthalmitis. METHOD: Patients undergoing routine cataract surgery were given a single oral 600 mg dose of linezolid at a variable time before surgery. Aqueous and serum levels of linezolid were assayed by high performance liquid chromatography, and a pharmacokinetic curve constructed from the pooled results. RESULTS: Orally administered linezolid rapidly achieves levels in the aqueous of non-inflamed eyes that exceed the concentration required to kill Gram positive bacteria (maximum mean concentration 6.8 (SD 1.2) microg/ml at 2-4 hours post-dose). An effective concentration is maintained for at least 12 hours, the standard interdose interval for this antimicrobial. CONCLUSION: Linezolid offers the possibility of a rapid, oral approach to effective treatment of most cases of postoperative endophthalmitis, with the potential of improving visual outcome. |
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