title: [The new quinolones].
abstract: The new quinolones are reviewed. These drugs are fluorinated derivatives of nalidixic acid, like ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, pefloxacin, and others. The following aspects are discussed: microbiology, modes of action and of resistance, the pharmacologic properties, the adverse reactions, the interactions with other drugs, and the principal clinical applications.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lontie
mesh_terms: D042462:4-Quinolones; D000818:Animals; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000494:pharmacology* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001419:Bacteria / Q000187:drug effects*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans
chemical_list: D042462:4-Quinolones; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents
vernacular_title: Les nouvelles quinolones.