In vitro bactericidal synergy of gentamicin combined with penicillin G, vancomycin, or cefotaxime against group G streptococci

Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 1984 Aug;26(2):260-2. doi: 10.1128/AAC.26.2.260.

Abstract

The in vitro bactericidal interactions of penicillin G, cefotaxime, or vancomycin in combination with gentamicin were compared against 20 group G streptococci by the timed kill curve method. Synergy was noted at the following frequencies: penicillin plus gentamicin, 80%; cefotaxime plus gentamicin, 85%; vancomycin plus gentamicin, 90%. There was no bactericidal antagonism observed.

MeSH terms

  • Cefotaxime / pharmacology*
  • Drug Synergism
  • Gentamicins / pharmacology*
  • Microbial Sensitivity Tests
  • Penicillin G / pharmacology*
  • Streptococcus / drug effects*
  • Time Factors
  • Vancomycin / pharmacology*

Substances

  • Gentamicins
  • Vancomycin
  • Cefotaxime
  • Penicillin G