Structural characterization of the millennial antibacterial (fluoro) quinolones—shaping the fifth generation
The evolution of the class of antibacterial quinolones includes the introduction in therapy of
highly successful compounds. Although many representatives were withdrawn due to …
highly successful compounds. Although many representatives were withdrawn due to …
Delafloxacin: place in therapy and review of microbiologic, clinical and pharmacologic properties
Abstract Delafloxacin (formerly WQ-3034, ABT492, RX-3341) is a novel fluoroquinolone
chemically distinct from currently marketed fluoroquinolones with the absence of a …
chemically distinct from currently marketed fluoroquinolones with the absence of a …
Neurotoxicity with antimicrobials in the elderly: a review
A Mattappalil, KA Mergenhagen - Clinical therapeutics, 2014 - Elsevier
Purpose Mild adverse drug reactions typically associated with antimicrobials are familiar to
most clinicians. However, rare phenomena, such as neurotoxicity, are often unpredictable …
most clinicians. However, rare phenomena, such as neurotoxicity, are often unpredictable …
The expanding role of fluoroquinolones
AJ Schaeffer - The American journal of medicine, 2002 - Elsevier
There has been a growing rate of resistance among common urinary tract pathogens, such
as Escherichia coli, to traditional antimicrobial therapies including the “gold standard” …
as Escherichia coli, to traditional antimicrobial therapies including the “gold standard” …
Severe dysglycemia with the fluoroquinolones: a class effect?
SL Aspinall, CB Good, R Jiang… - Clinical Infectious …, 2009 - academic.oup.com
Background. Although gatifloxacin is no longer available, other fluoroquinolones may
significantly interfere with glucose homeostasis. The objective of the present study was to …
significantly interfere with glucose homeostasis. The objective of the present study was to …
A review of new fluoroquinolones: focus on their use in respiratory tract infections
GG Zhanel, S Fontaine, H Adam, K Schurek… - Treatments in respiratory …, 2006 - Springer
The new respiratory fluoroquinolones (gatifloxacin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin,
and on the horizon, garenoxacin) offer many improved qualities over older agents such as …
and on the horizon, garenoxacin) offer many improved qualities over older agents such as …
Preparation and characterization of gatifloxacin-loaded alginate/poly (vinyl alcohol) electrospun nanofibers
S Arthanari, G Mani, JH Jang, JO Choi… - Artificial cells …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
The aim of this study was to develop novel biomedicated electrospun nanofibers for
controlled release. Pre-formulation studies were carried out for nanofibers of sodium …
controlled release. Pre-formulation studies were carried out for nanofibers of sodium …
Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of fluoroquinolones
KA Rodvold, M Neuhauser - Pharmacotherapy: the journal of …, 2001 - Wiley Online Library
The pharmacokinetic characteristics of levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, and gatifloxacin include
excellent oral bioavailability (90–99%), extensive penetration into tissues and body fluids …
excellent oral bioavailability (90–99%), extensive penetration into tissues and body fluids …
Development of gatifloxacin-loaded cationic polymeric nanoparticles for ocular drug delivery
L Duxfield, R Sultana, R Wang… - Pharmaceutical …, 2016 - Taylor & Francis
The present investigation aimed at improving the ocular bioavailability of gatifloxacin by
prolonging its residence time in the eye and reducing problems associated with the drug re …
prolonging its residence time in the eye and reducing problems associated with the drug re …
Antibacterial activity of the fourth-generation fluoroquinolones gatifloxacin and moxifloxacin against ocular pathogens
MC Callegan, R Ramirez, ST Kane, DC Cochran… - Advances in …, 2003 - Springer
The ideal ophthalmic anti-infective exhibits broad-spectrum activity against grampositive,
gram-negative, and atypical bacterial species. These pathogens can cause potentially …
gram-negative, and atypical bacterial species. These pathogens can cause potentially …