Fluoroquinolones for the treatment of other respiratory tract infections a review of clinical effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, and guidelines

Fluoroquinolones (FQs) are a common class of antibiotic used for the treatment of infections, including those of the respiratory tract. However, the use of FQs has been controversial as certain types are associated with antibiotic resistance and adverse events

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cowling, Tara, Farrah, Kelly (Author)
Corporate Author: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health Rapid Response Service
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Ottawa CADTH 2019, May 31, 2019
Edition:Version 1.0
Series:CADTH rapid response report: summary with critical appraisal
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Description
Summary:Fluoroquinolones (FQs) are a common class of antibiotic used for the treatment of infections, including those of the respiratory tract. However, the use of FQs has been controversial as certain types are associated with antibiotic resistance and adverse events
Physical Description:1 PDF file (36 pages) illustrations