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ciprofloxacin and Scleroderma, Limited

ciprofloxacin has been researched along with Scleroderma, Limited in 1 studies

Ciprofloxacin: A broad-spectrum antimicrobial carboxyfluoroquinoline.
ciprofloxacin : A quinolone that is quinolin-4(1H)-one bearing cyclopropyl, carboxylic acid, fluoro and piperazin-1-yl substituents at positions 1, 3, 6 and 7, respectively.

Scleroderma, Limited: The least progressive form of SYSTEMIC SCLERODERMA with skin thickening restricted to the face, neck and areas distal to the elbows and/or knees, sparing the trunk. The CREST SYNDROME is a form of limited scleroderma.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" To determine if oral ciprofloxacin reduces the severity of scleroderma, a controlled, double-blind randomized clinical trial, with placebo, was conducted on 32 patients with diffuse and limited scleroderma, who received oral ciprofloxacin (250 mg) or placebo every 12 h."5.14Ciprofloxacin utility as antifibrotic in the skin of patients with scleroderma. ( Agustín, OR; Antonio, FM; Huerta, M; Iván, DE; Manuel, VR; Rubén, EC, 2010)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's1 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Rubén, EC1
Manuel, VR1
Agustín, OR1
Huerta, M1
Antonio, FM1
Iván, DE1

Trials

1 trial available for ciprofloxacin and Scleroderma, Limited

ArticleYear
Ciprofloxacin utility as antifibrotic in the skin of patients with scleroderma.
    The Journal of dermatology, 2010, Volume: 37, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Ciprofloxacin; Female; Fibrosis; Humans; Kidney; Liver; Male; Middle Ag

2010