Fluoroquinolones - A Review II

(Compiled by T R Ramanujam)
Prof Head, Department of pharmacology

Adverse effects

Drug Interactions

Pharmacological outline of Sparfloxacin

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS of Quinolones

Conclusion

Conclusion

Conclusion:

NEWER QUINOLONES APPEAR TO HAVE A HEALTHY FUTURE?

Glossary

MBC - Min bactericidal concentration @ which no colony forms after 24 hrs of incubation @ 35’ C

MIC – Defined as the lowest concentration of antibacterial agent that inhibits the development of visible growth in the broth.

PAE – Post Antibiotic Effect is the term used to describe suppression of bacterial growth that persists after short exposure of organism to antimicrobial agent. PAE may have a clinical effect on antimicrobial dosage.