Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics

Name: Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics
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ISBN: 9783764365912

ISBN-10: 3764365919

ISBN-13: 9783764365912

Edition: 2003

Authors: A. R. Ronald, D. E. Low

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The quinolones are making a significant contribution to patient care and have added a new dimension to antibacterial therapy. During the last decade, they became important agents for treating hospital-acquired infections. This volume covers their mechanisms of action, resistance mechanisms and epidemiology, pharmacokinetics, safety and clinical applications. Their effectiveness for respiratory, urinary, sexually transmitted, skin, soft tissue, bone and joint infections, infections of the eyes, ears, nose and throat, and less common infections such as mycobacterial, Brucella and others are reviewed. Also described is their use in pediatric, oncology and immunocompromised patients. The…

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List price: $109.99
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Springer Basel AG
Publication date: 4/1/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 261
Size: 6.10" wide x 9.25" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.772
Language: English



List of contributors


Preface


The history of quinolones



Structure-activity relationships of quinolones



Epidemiology and mechanisms of resistance



Improved safety profile of newer fluoroquinolones



Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics (PK/PD) of fluoroquinolones: tools for combating bacteria and preventing resistance



Fluoroquinolones in urinary tract infection



The quinolones and sexually transmitted infections



Gastrointestinal and intraabdominal infections



The quinolones in otitis media and upper respiratory infections



Quinolones in pneumonia



Fluoroquinolones for the treatment of respiratory tract infections other than pneumonia



Quinolones for the treatment of skin, soft tissue, bone and prosthetic joint infections



The role of fluoroquinolones in the therapy and prophylaxis of neutropenic patients with cancer



Less usual indications: Mycobacterial, Brucella, Yersinia, Francisella and other infections



The quinolones: future prospects



Index