Analysis on Influential Factors for Anti-Infection Efficacy of Fluoroquinolones

Wang, Nan and Zhu, Liqin and Zhao, Xuequn and Yang, Ying (2014) Analysis on Influential Factors for Anti-Infection Efficacy of Fluoroquinolones. Pharmacology & Pharmacy, 05 (01). pp. 129-138. ISSN 2157-9423

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Abstract

Objective: To investigate factors contributed to anti-infection efficacy of fluoroquinolones (FQNS), and ultimately to provide guidelines for the application of such drugs. Methods: Clinical data of 519 infected patients who were treated with fluoroquinolones were analyzed retrospectively. According to the therapeutic efficacy of the drugs, cases were divided into 3 groups: clinical inefficient, improved and cured. 11 potential factors were investigated. The data were analyzed through logistic regression analysis to determine the main factors which influence therapeutic effects. Results: Ordinal logistic regression revealed that age (OR = 0.979, 95% CI: 0.969, 0.989), a variety of medicine (moxifloxacin-OR = 3.465, 95% CI: 1.396, 8.601; levofloxacin-OR = 4.605, 95% CI: 1.971, 10.760; ciprofloxacin-OR = 3.220, 95% CI: 1.089, 9.552; compared to lomefloxacin) (levofloxacin-OR = 2.591, 95% CI: 1.130, 5.944; compared to fleroxacin) and site of infection (respiratory system-OR = 3.016, 95% CI: 1.737, 5.236; urological system-OR = 4.077, 95% CI: 1.981, 8.391; digestive system-OR = 3.740, 95% CI: 1.849, 7.565) are main factors which influence the efficacy. Conclusion: Fluoroquinolones are more effective in the treatment of bacterial infection within drug’s indications in young population. Variety, dosage and intervals of the drugs should be adjusted according to disease condition.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: STM Open Press > Chemical Science
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Date Deposited: 25 Feb 2023 10:45
Last Modified: 26 Jun 2024 08:40
URI: http://journal.submissionpages.com/id/eprint/495

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