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Quinolones

B Suh¹, B Lorber

¹Section of Infectious Diseases, Temple University Health Sciences Center, School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

The Medical Clinics of North America

|July 1, 1995

Summary

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Fluoroquinolones are effective antibiotics for various infections, including UTIs and osteomyelitis. Judicious use is crucial to prevent antimicrobial resistance, ensuring their long-term efficacy.

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Area of Science:

Pharmacology
Infectious Diseases
Microbiology

Background:

Fluoroquinolones are a significant advancement in antimicrobial chemotherapy.
Several fluoroquinolones are FDA-approved, with more anticipated.
Their use is expanding, with established roles in specific infections.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the established clinical utility of fluoroquinolones.
To highlight their pharmacokinetic and toxicity profiles.
To emphasize the importance of appropriate use to mitigate resistance.

Main Methods:

Literature review of fluoroquinolone applications.
Analysis of pharmacokinetic and safety data.
Discussion of resistance emergence.

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Main Results:

Fluoroquinolones are effective in complicated urinary tract infections, chronic osteomyelitis, bacterial gastrointestinal infections, and gonococcal infections.
They offer oral administration, favorable pharmacokinetics, and low toxicity.
Indiscriminate use can lead to rapid resistance.

Conclusions:

Fluoroquinolones are valuable therapeutic agents.
Careful prescribing is essential to preserve their effectiveness.
Monitoring and responsible stewardship are key to combating resistance.