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Ciprofloxacin: efficacy and indications.

R G Finch1

  • 1Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Nottingham City Hospital, Nottingham, UK.

Journal of Chemotherapy (Florence, Italy)
|June 21, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Ciprofloxacin is a highly effective antibiotic for infections below the diaphragm, including urinary tract, respiratory, and abdominal infections. Its broad spectrum makes it valuable for complex and serious bacterial conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Bacteriology

Background:

  • Limited information exists on newer fluoroquinolones for below-diaphragm infections.
  • Ciprofloxacin is a well-established fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the efficacy of ciprofloxacin in various below-diaphragm infections.
  • To highlight ciprofloxacin's role in treating complex bacterial infections.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of clinical studies and case reports.
  • Analysis of ciprofloxacin's effectiveness across different infection types.

Main Results:

  • Ciprofloxacin demonstrates efficacy in uncomplicated and complicated urinary tract infections.
  • Effective treatment for severe lower respiratory tract infections, intra-abdominal infections, and gastrointestinal infections.
  • Useful in febrile neutropenia, gram-negative bacteremia prophylaxis, and other indications like bone and joint infections.

Conclusions:

  • Ciprofloxacin is a potent antibiotic for a wide range of below-diaphragm infections.
  • It is particularly valuable for complicated, hospital-acquired, or recurrent infections.
  • Considered a key therapeutic option for serious bacterial infections.

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