title: Use of ciprofloxacin in podiatric medicine.
abstract: Ciprofloxacin is the first of the new class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones to be approved for use in skin, skin structure, and bone and joint infections. It has an extremely broad spectrum and is particularly effective against traditionally resistant gram-negative rods. As an oral agent, it is as effective as parenteral drugs against a variety of organisms and diseases. Its spectrum, pharmacokinetics, and podiatric indications are reviewed.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: LeFrock
mesh_terms: D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002939:Ciprofloxacin / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D002939:Ciprofloxacin