Effect of levofloxacin on some body tissues in mice

الملخص EN

Levofloxacin is a third generation of fluoroquinolones family.

It is commonly used in the treatment of a several bacterial infections.

However, misusing antibiotics impose damage to hepatocytes and myocytes.

The present study was conducted to access the effect of levofloxacin on tissue histology in mice taking in consideration dose and duration of exposure.

24 matured male Albino mice were divided into 3 groups, Group G1: was considered as a control group.

They received normal saline intraperitoneally / day.

Group G2: They received 10.7 mg/kg/day of levofloxacin intraperitoneally for 10 days.

Group G3: They received 10.7 mg/kg/day of levofloxacin intraperitoneally for 3 weeks.

Microscopic examination of liver sections of group G2 revealed severe congestion of blood vessels in the portal area and central veins with inflammatory cells infiltration.

While in group G3, Apoptosis, Degeneration and necrosis of hepatocytes with giant cell transformation were noticed.

In addition to kupffer’s cell activation.

Heart sections showed moderate congestion of blood vessels with edema in between the myocytes and inflammatory cells infiltration.

Group G3 Necrosis with pyknosis of cardiac muscle nuclei was noticed.

We concluded that levofloxacin induces toxic effects on liver and heart according to the dose of administration and duration of treatment.