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Review
. 2009 Sep;9(10):1147-58.
doi: 10.2174/138955709789055243.

Efficacy of fluoroquinolones against pathogenic oral bacteria

V Núñez Otero  1 , J Limeres Posse, I Tomás Carmona, P Diz Dios
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Review

Efficacy of fluoroquinolones against pathogenic oral bacteria

V Núñez Otero et al. Mini Rev Med Chem. 2009 Sep.

Abstract

This article reviews the characteristics of the main fluoroquinolones used in dentistry (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin and moxifloxacin), including pharmacokinetic/ pharmacodynamic parameters, susceptibility profiles of oral bacteria and clinical trials on their efficacy in dental practice. It seems that some of these antibiotics might represent a safe alternative in patients with allergy, intolerance, or lack of response to beta-lactams.

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