Bacterial growth in ropivacaine hydrochloride.
Drugs affecting bacterial growth may influence the occurrence of postoperative infections. Ropivacaine 10 mg/mL killed Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli; ropivacaine 2 mg/mL supported the growth of E. coli.
Bátai
Istvan
I
Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Department of Clinical Microbiology, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary. ibatai@freemail.hu
Kerényi
Monika
M
Falvai
Judit
J
Szabó
Gyorgy
G
D000577:Amides / Q000494:pharmacology*; D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000494:pharmacology*; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000254:growth & development; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D000077212:Ropivacaine
D000577:Amides; D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D000077212:Ropivacaine