CEFUROXIME: POTENTIAL USE IN PREGNANT WOMEN AT TERM

  1. P. Bousfield Tutor in Obstetrics and Gynaecology 1,
  2. A. K. Browning Clinical Research Adviser 2,
  3. Brenda M. Mullinger Clinical Research Adviser 2,
  4. M. Elstein Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology 3

Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005

DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1981.tb00959.x

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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Volume 88, Issue 2, pages 146–149, February 1981

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How to Cite

Bousfield, P., Browning, A. K., Mullinger, B. M. and Elstein, M. (1981), CEFUROXIME: POTENTIAL USE IN PREGNANT WOMEN AT TERM. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 88: 146–149. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1981.tb00959.x

Author Information

  1. 1

    University Hospital of South Manchester, West Didsbury

  2. 2

    Medical Division, Glaxo Group Research Ltd, Greenford, Middlesex, UB6 0HE

  3. 3

    Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University Hospital of South Manchester West Didsbury, Manchester, M20 8LR

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 23 AUG 2005
  2. Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005
  3. Received May 15, 1980/Accepted September 20, 1980

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Summary

The placental transfer of cefuroxime was studied in 20 women after one or more 1.5 g intravenous injections. Ten women had labour induced at term and ten were delivered by elective Caesarean section. High concentrations of cefuroxime were found in the cord blood and amniotic fluid and therapeutically active antibiotic levels were found in the infants for up to six hours after delivery.

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