May 29. 2006

• A new clinical trial shows that levofloxacin has a role in the treatment of difficult respiratory infections

May 22. 2006

• Levofloxacin remains active against S. pneumoniae endophthalmitis

Warning about Telithromycin (KETEK) Liver Problems
The FDA safety reviewers have found that Telithromycin (KETEK) has been linked to 12 cases of liver failure in the U.S.

• Liver Problems Associated with Telithromycin (KETEK)
• FDA MedWatch Alert about KETEK issued in January

May 8. 2006

Gatifloxacin (TEQUIN) taken off the market
The makers of gatifloxacin (TEQUIN) has announced that it would no longer manufacture the drug.

• FDA alert about gatifloxacin issued in February
• Gatifloxacin associated with an increased risk of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia

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