ABSTRACT
Objective:To evaluate the safety of the combination of cefotiam sodium and furosemide and to provide the reference for clinical medication. Methods:Three groups were established, including the blank control group, cefotiam sodium group at the dosage of 500 mg·kg-1 ·d-1 , cefotiam sodium combined with furosemide group at the respective dosage of 500 mg·kg-1 ·d-1 and 15 mg ·kg-1 ·d-1 . After the continuous administration for 12 days, the renal structure, serum uric acid, creatinine and urea nitrogen, u-rine of α1 microglobulin and β2 microglobulin in the rats were detected. Results:Cefotiam sodium at the dosage of 500 mg·kg-1 · d-1 showed no significant effects on the renal structure, serum uric acid, creatinine and urea nitrogen,urineα1 microglobulin andβ2 microglobulin in the rats. The combination group showed significantly increased urine β2 microglobulin (P<0. 05) and significantly decreased serum uric acid (P<0. 05). Conclusion:Short time use of cefotiam sodium exhibits no significant effect on the renal struc-ture and function in rats, while the combination of cefotiam sodium and furosemide has significant effects on urineβ2 microglobulin and serum uric acid in rats.