Department of Biology and Biotechnology, An-Najah N. University, P. O. Box (7)-Nablus
Preferred Abstract (Original):
Objectives: This study has been done to evaluate the interaction between ethanolic extracts ofRhus coriaria (seed) , Psidium guajava (Leaf), Lawsonia inermis (Leaf) and Sacropoterium spinosum(seed) and antimicrobial drugs including oxytetracycline HCl, enrofloxacin, gentamicin sulphateand sulfadimethoxine against four clinical isolates of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA).Methodology: Evaluation of the interaction between ethanolic extracts and differentantimicrobial agents has been done using well-diffusion method.Results: It showed that ethanolic extracts increase the inhibition zones of oxytetracycline HCl,gentamicin sulphate, and sulfadimethoxine, while combinations between these plant extractsand enrofloxacin decrease inhibition zone.Conclusion: This study probably suggests the possibility of concurrent use of these antimicrobialdrugs and plant extracts in combination in treating infections caused by S. aureus strains or atleast the concomitant administration may not impair the antimicrobial activity of theseantibiotics.