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Quinolone antibiotic
class of pharmaceutical drugs, subgroup of quinolones / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fluoroquinolones are a group of chemical substances used for antibiotic treatment of bacterial infection.[1] They can be used to treat many different infections, since they work against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, the two main types of bacteria.[2] Benefits of using fluoroquinolones for treatment include their ease of access, simple formulas, large amount of bacterial targets, effectiveness against infection, and unlikely chance of side effects.[2]
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![]() Ciprofloxacin. A fluoroquinolone medication, commonly used for respiratory and urinary infections. | |
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Routes of administration | Oral |
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Metabolism | Liver |
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