February 26. 2010

• A case of acute dystonia probably associated with gemifloxacin administration
• Respiratory fluoroquinoloes recommended as empiric therapy for community-associated pneumonia in HIV-infected patients

February 19. 2010

• A Chinese study shows that levofloxacin continues to be very active against common community respiratory tract pathogens
• 0.5% ophthalmic levofloxacin produces higher aqueous humor levels than gatifloxacin 0.3% and levofloxacin 0.3%

February 12. 2010

• A Chinese study confirms the safety and efficacy of 500 mg levofloxacin i.v. once daily
• Fluoroquinolones continue to be investigated as a treatment for pulmonary tuberculosis

February 5. 2010

• An American study confirms the safety and efficacy of 1.5% levofloxacin ophthalmic solution
• Fluoroquinolones are not associated with the development of Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea

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