[Cinoxacin in infections of the lower urinary tract]

Abstract

The results obtained in 15 patients with infections of the lower urinary tract given 500 mg cinoxacin in two daily doses for 10 days are reported. A positive response was obtained in 13 of the 15 cases. Cinoxacin is easily managed, produces no side effects and can be administered orally, all of which makes it a drug of first choice in the treatment of prophylaxis of lower urinary infections.