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Ciprofloxacin.

E G Smyth1, A P Pallet

  • 1Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.

British Journal of Hospital Medicine
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Ciprofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic effective against many bacteria. However, emerging resistance necessitates reserving this valuable drug for specific, high-impact clinical situations.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Ciprofloxacin is an orally available, broad-spectrum antibiotic with a novel mechanism of action.
  • Its efficacy has made it a widely used antimicrobial agent.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of ciprofloxacin as a valuable therapeutic option.
  • To address the growing concern of antibiotic resistance associated with its use.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on ciprofloxacin's efficacy and resistance patterns.
  • Analysis of clinical data regarding appropriate use of broad-spectrum antibiotics.

Main Results:

  • Ciprofloxacin demonstrates significant utility due to its broad-spectrum activity and oral availability.
  • Increasing rates of bacterial resistance to ciprofloxacin have been observed globally.

Conclusions:

  • The emergence of resistance underscores the need for judicious use of ciprofloxacin.
  • Reserved use for specific indications is recommended to preserve its therapeutic value and combat resistance.

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