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ofloxacin and Phlegmon

ofloxacin has been researched along with Phlegmon in 10 studies

Ofloxacin: A synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent that inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA GYRASE, halting DNA REPLICATION.
9-fluoro-3-methyl-10-(4-methylpiperazin-1-yl)-7-oxo-2,3-dihydro-7H-[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4-ij]quinoline-6-carboxylic acid : An oxazinoquinoline that is 2,3-dihydro-7H-[1,4]oxazino[2,3,4-ij]quinolin-7-one substituted by methyl, carboxy, fluoro, and 4-methylpiperazin-1-yl groups at positions 3, 6, 9, and 10, respectively.
ofloxacin : A racemate comprising equimolar amounts of levofloxacin and dextrofloxacin. It is a synthetic fluoroquinolone antibacterial agent which inhibits the supercoiling activity of bacterial DNA gyrase, halting DNA replication.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic commonly used to treat respiratory, urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue infections."1.32Acute hepatitis associated with oral levofloxacin therapy in a hemodialysis patient. ( Lee, CH; Schwalm, JD, 2003)
"Cellulitis is usually caused by organisms such as beta-hemolytic streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus."1.32Sepsis in a renal transplant recipient due to Citrobacter braakii. ( Agraharkar, ML; Gupta, R; Rauf, SJ; Singh, S; Smith, J, 2003)
"Ofloxacin was well tolerated and efficacious in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections including those caused by staphylococci and streptococci."1.28Therapy of serious skin and soft tissue infections with ofloxacin administered by intravenous and oral route. ( Augustinsky, JB; Lentino, JR; Pachucki, CT; Weber, TM, 1991)

Research

Studies (10)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's3 (30.00)18.2507
2000's5 (50.00)29.6817
2010's2 (20.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Ishigami, T1
Fujikawa, H1
Miyagawa, M1
Arakawa, Y1
Abe, H1
Ryuzaki, H1
Matsuoka, S1
Moriyama, M1
Han, JH1
Nguyen, JC1
Harada, S1
Baddour, LM1
Edelstein, PH1
Kelley, CF1
Armstrong, WS1
Eaton, ME1
Pessey, JJ1
Schwalm, JD1
Lee, CH1
Gupta, R1
Rauf, SJ1
Singh, S1
Smith, J1
Agraharkar, ML1
Chou, SY1
Tsai, CC1
Kau, SC1
Kau, HC1
Hsu, WM1
Gentry, LO1
Rodriguez-Gomez, G1
Kuriyama, T1
Nakagawa, K1
Saiki, Y1
Yamamoto, E1
Lentino, JR1
Augustinsky, JB1
Weber, TM1
Pachucki, CT1

Reviews

2 reviews available for ofloxacin and Phlegmon

ArticleYear
Relapsing Legionella pneumophila cellulitis: a case report and review of the literature.
    Journal of infection and chemotherapy : official journal of the Japan Society of Chemotherapy, 2010, Volume: 16, Issue:6

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Azithromycin; Cellulitis; Fatal Outcome; Female; Humans; Immunocompromi

2010
[Update on levofloxacin in the management of acute sinusitis with risk of complications].
    Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983), 2002, Jun-15, Volume: 31, Issue:21 Pt 2

    Topics: Abscess; Acute Disease; Anti-Infective Agents; Cellulitis; Clinical Trials as Topic; Disease Progres

2002

Trials

1 trial available for ofloxacin and Phlegmon

ArticleYear
Ofloxacin treatment of difficult infections of the skin and skin structure.
    Cutis, 1993, Volume: 51, Issue:1

    Topics: Abscess; Administration, Oral; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Cellulitis; Drug Administration Sched

1993

Other Studies

7 other studies available for ofloxacin and Phlegmon

ArticleYear
[A case of phlegmonous gastritis which resolved with medical treatment].
    Nihon Shokakibyo Gakkai zasshi = The Japanese journal of gastro-enterology, 2008, Volume: 105, Issue:7

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Cellulitis; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Gastritis; Humans; Levof

2008
Disseminated Mycobacterium haemophilum infection.
    The Lancet. Infectious diseases, 2011, Volume: 11, Issue:7

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-HIV Agents; Cellulitis; Clarithromyc

2011
Acute hepatitis associated with oral levofloxacin therapy in a hemodialysis patient.
    CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne, 2003, Apr-01, Volume: 168, Issue:7

    Topics: Acute Disease; Aged; Anti-Infective Agents; Cellulitis; Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury; Huma

2003
Sepsis in a renal transplant recipient due to Citrobacter braakii.
    Southern medical journal, 2003, Volume: 96, Issue:8

    Topics: Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Infective Agents; Aztreonam; Bacteremia; Cellulitis; Citrobacter freundi

2003
Aeromonas hydrophila orbital cellulitis in a patient with myelodysplastic syndrome.
    Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA, 2004, Volume: 67, Issue:1

    Topics: Aeromonas hydrophila; Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Infective Agents; Cefuroxime; Cellulitis; Gr

2004
[A case of severe odontogenic infection with allergic skin reaction for beta-lactam antibiotics].
    Kansenshogaku zasshi. The Journal of the Japanese Association for Infectious Diseases, 1997, Volume: 71, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Cellulitis; Cephalosporins; Clindamycin; Drug Eruptions; Drug Therapy,

1997
Therapy of serious skin and soft tissue infections with ofloxacin administered by intravenous and oral route.
    Chemotherapy, 1991, Volume: 37, Issue:1

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Aged; Cellulitis; Humans; Infusions, Intravenous; Male; Microbial Sensi

1991