Table 1 Chemical structures and pharmacological action of drugs used in this study

1

Ceftriaxone disodium salt (antimicrobial agent with broad spectrum of activity, useful in pelvic inflammatory diseases, systemic sepsis, etc.)

2

Ceftazidimepentahydrate (antimicrobial agent with broad spectrum of activity, useful in systemic sepsis, etc.)

3

Cefuroxime sodium salt (antimicrobial agent with broad spectrum of activity, useful in lower respiratory tract infections)

4

Sparfloxacin (antimicrobial agents with activity against community-acquired pneumonia, and acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis)

5

Norfloxacin (antimicrobial agents with activity against urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases, skin and soft tissue infections)

6

Ofloxacin (antimicrobial agents with activity against urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted diseases, skin and soft tissue infections)