title: Enoxacin-induced photosensitivity: study of two cases.
abstract: Enoxacin is a second-generation quinolone derivative recently introduced in Spain. Its activity comes through the inhibition of bacterial DNA-gyrase and it has a good antibacterial capacity against a broad spectrum of gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It is presumed to be less toxic than the rest of the quinolones and its use is increasing, specially to treat infections of the urogenital tract. Cases of photosensitivity to enoxacin have been very rarely reported. We describe 2 patients with photosensitivity reactions due to this drug.
authors: Department of Dermatology, Hospital de Cruces, Bilbao, Spain.
authors: R
authors: R
authors: Izu
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Gardeazabal
authors: M
authors: M
authors: González
authors: N
authors: N
authors: Landa
authors: J A
authors: JA
authors: Ratón
authors: J L
authors: JL
authors: Díaz-Pérez
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D015365:Enoxacin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010328:Patch Tests; D010787:Photosensitivity Disorders / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D015365:Enoxacin