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June 24th, 2012
ID Learning Unit — Choosing a Quinolone
We love quinolones on medical services, and it’s easy to understand why. Advantages: Ideal spectrum for several common infections, including community-acquired pneumonia, UTIs, and more complex infections when combined with other drugs Great oral absorption Few drug-drug interactions Once- or twice-daily dosing Generally well tolerated Reasonable cost But how do you choose between them? Below, in […]
Paul E. Sax, MD
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NEJM Journal Watch
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