Fluoroquinolone; Types, Mechanism, Indications

Fluoroquinolones antibiotic is any member of a large group of broad-spectrum bactericides that share a bicyclic core structure related to the compound 4-quinolone.They are used in human and veterinary medicine to treat bacterial infections, as well as in animal husbandry.Nearly all quinolone antibiotics in use are fluoroquinolones, which contain a fluorine atom in their chemical structure and are effective against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. One example is ciprofloxacin, one of the … [Read more…]