Experimental studies on absorption, distribution and excretion of a new antibiotic, fosfomycin. II. Absorption of oral preparations of fosfomycin calcium salt in dogs (author's transl). 1975

M Fujita, and N Tomo, and M Abe, and K Hosoi, and T Sató

To establish the best usage and dosage of fosfomycin granule and capsules which had been prepared based on our fundamental experiences as described in the first report, absorption of calcium salt contained in both preparations was evaluated using dogs as test animals. (1) Granule containing the calcium salt equivalent to 200 mg of fosfomycin free acid per g showed almost the same absorption as the bulk (fosfomycin calcium), having no disadvantage due to processing. (2) Capsules containing the calcium salt equivalent to 250 mg and 500 mg of the free acid per capsule showed slightly more retarded absorption than the bulk, probably due to some inevitable factors such as disintegration rate of capsules and dispersion rate of the calcium salt. But, once dispersed, the calcium salt in capsules was well absorbed as well as the bulk material. (3) Gastrointestinal absorption of granule and the capsule contents was almost the same. (4) Simultaneous administration of capsules and water improved the absorption efficiency. Though administration after feeding caused somewhat retarded absorption of the drug, the serum levels were rather well sustained with a slight drop but sufficiency of absorption, suggesting better clinical advantages than in the fasted animals. (5) Fosfomycin calcium salt in both preparations was well absorbed in the test animals through gastrointestinal tract as well as the bulk calcium salt, without any possible disadvantage caused by processing. In addition, the absorption efficiency was improved by giving with water or meal to the animals.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D002118 Calcium A basic element found in nearly all tissues. It is a member of the alkaline earth family of metals with the atomic symbol Ca, atomic number 20, and atomic weight 40. Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body and combines with phosphorus to form calcium phosphate in the bones and teeth. It is essential for the normal functioning of nerves and muscles and plays a role in blood coagulation (as factor IV) and in many enzymatic processes. Coagulation Factor IV,Factor IV,Blood Coagulation Factor IV,Calcium-40,Calcium 40,Factor IV, Coagulation
D002214 Capsules Hard or soft soluble containers used for the oral administration of medicine. Capsule,Microcapsule,Microcapsules
D004285 Dogs The domestic dog, Canis familiaris, comprising about 400 breeds, of the carnivore family CANIDAE. They are worldwide in distribution and live in association with people. (Walker's Mammals of the World, 5th ed, p1065) Canis familiaris,Dog
D004304 Dosage Forms Completed forms of the pharmaceutical preparation in which prescribed doses of medication are included. They are designed to resist action by gastric fluids, prevent vomiting and nausea, reduce or alleviate the undesirable taste and smells associated with oral administration, achieve a high concentration of drug at target site, or produce a delayed or long-acting drug effect. Dosage Form,Form, Dosage,Forms, Dosage
D005260 Female Females
D005578 Fosfomycin An antibiotic produced by Streptomyces fradiae. Phosphonomycin,Fosfomycin Trometamol Salt,Fosfomycin Tromethamine,Monuril,Phosphomycin,Tromethamine, Fosfomycin
D000284 Administration, Oral The giving of drugs, chemicals, or other substances by mouth. Drug Administration, Oral,Administration, Oral Drug,Oral Administration,Oral Drug Administration,Administrations, Oral,Administrations, Oral Drug,Drug Administrations, Oral,Oral Administrations,Oral Drug Administrations
D000818 Animals Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA. Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D000821 Animal Feed Foodstuff used especially for domestic and laboratory animals, or livestock. Fodder,Animal Feeds,Feed, Animal,Feeds, Animal,Fodders
D000900 Anti-Bacterial Agents Substances that inhibit the growth or reproduction of BACTERIA. Anti-Bacterial Agent,Anti-Bacterial Compound,Anti-Mycobacterial Agent,Antibacterial Agent,Antibiotics,Antimycobacterial Agent,Bacteriocidal Agent,Bacteriocide,Anti-Bacterial Compounds,Anti-Mycobacterial Agents,Antibacterial Agents,Antibiotic,Antimycobacterial Agents,Bacteriocidal Agents,Bacteriocides,Agent, Anti-Bacterial,Agent, Anti-Mycobacterial,Agent, Antibacterial,Agent, Antimycobacterial,Agent, Bacteriocidal,Agents, Anti-Bacterial,Agents, Anti-Mycobacterial,Agents, Antibacterial,Agents, Antimycobacterial,Agents, Bacteriocidal,Anti Bacterial Agent,Anti Bacterial Agents,Anti Bacterial Compound,Anti Bacterial Compounds,Anti Mycobacterial Agent,Anti Mycobacterial Agents,Compound, Anti-Bacterial,Compounds, Anti-Bacterial

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