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. 2015 Apr 18;8(4):e16592. doi: 10.5812/jjm.8(4)2015.16592

Table 4. Fractional Inhibitory Concentration Determination and Interaction Effect of Two Antimicrobial Agents (Antibiotics + Cell Free Supernatant) on the Pseudomonas aeruginosa PTCC 1430 a.

Combination of Two Compounds MIC A (Alone) (μL/mL) MIC B (Alone) (μL/mL) MIC A (in the Presence of B) (μL/mL) MIC B (in the Presence of A) (μL/mL) Checkerboard FIC Index Checkerboard Effect
L.Casei and Gentamicin 62.5 1 0.39 0.25 0.312 marked synergy
L. rhamnosus and Gentamicin 62.5 1 0.39 0.0625 0.124 marked synergy
L. casei and Amikacin 62.5 8 0.39 0.5 0.124 marked synergy
L. rhamnosus and Amikacin 62.5 8 0.39 4 0.56 weak synergy

a Abbreviations: FIC, Fractional Inhibitory Concentration; and MIC, Minimum Inhibitory Concentrations.