• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제66권3호
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• pp.236-240
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• 2009

저자들은 당뇨병의 과거력이 있는 57세 여자로 발열 및 호흡곤란을 주소로 내원하여 Mycoplasma pneumoniae에 의한 ARDS를 동반한 중증폐렴으로 오인되어 Levofloxacin 투여로 호흡곤란의 일시적인 호전 및 방사선적 소견상 호전을 보여 퇴원하였다. 퇴원 후 발열과 발한으로 시행한 HRCT 및 개흉 폐생검을 통해 속립성 결핵으로 진단되어 항결핵제 치료를 시행한 후 증상과 방사선학적 호전을 보였다. 폐렴의 치료 시 사용되는 fluoroquinolone제제의 결핵균에 대한 효과로 인해 결핵진단의 지연을 가져올 수 있어 급성 호흡곤란증후군과 같이 비전형적인 임상양상을 나타내는 속립성 결핵의 진단 시 주의를 기울여야겠다.

• 한국임상약학회지
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• 제22권1호
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• pp.55-64
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• 2012

The quinolones are broad-spectrum antibiotics and enhanced antimicrobial activity has extended the use of the quinolones beyond the traditional indications for quinolone antibiotics in the treatment of urinary tract infections. The quinolones are effective in a wider variety of infectious diseases, including skin and respiratory infections. Because of their excellent safety and tolerability, they have become popular alternatives to penicillin and cephalosporin derivatives in the treatment of various infections. A retrospective study was performed to evaluate efficacy and safety of IV quinolones for inpatient use. Total 117 patients who administerd quinolones for longer than 3 continuous days at community hospital from October 1st, 2008 to December 31st, 2008 were reviewed. The criterias for drug evaluation were included the validation of indication, outcome, dosage and side effects. In the results, ciprofloxacin 13 (total 93), levofloxacin 3 (total 59) and moxifloxacin 2 (total 19) cases were not met the criterias based on the culture results. Major indications were pneumonia (ciprofloxacin 16.3%, levofloxacin 67.8%, moxifloxacin 84.2%), urinary tract infection (ciprofloxacin 44.1%), skin infection (ciprofloxacin 7.5%, levofloxacin 20.3%, moxifloxacin 10.5%), intra-abdominal infection (ciprofloxacin 10.8%, moxifloxacin 5.3%), etc.. In the results of quinolone monotherapy, the frequencies were each ciprofloxacin 74.2%, levofloxacin 50.8% and moxifloxacin 47.4%. In the results of dosage validation, the validities were each ciprofloxacin 54.8%, levofloxacin 94.9% and moxifloxacin 100.0%. In the results of duration validation, the validities were each ciprofloxacin 59.1%, levofloxacin 78.0% and moxifloxacin 89.5%. Adverse drug reactions were reported for total 49 cases and those were gastrointestinal tract effects including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and central nervous system effects including headache, dizziness. In summary, the quinolones appropriately used for hospitalized patients based on this study. A focused approach emphasizing "correct use of quinolones" may reduce development of antimicrobial resistance and maximize class efficacy. Consequently, correct use of antibiotics will contribute to decrease medical expenses for person and community.

• 약학회지
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• 제45권4호
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• pp.334-338
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• 2001

A series of (-)-9-fluoro-2,3-dihydro-3(S)-methyl-10-(4-substituted-1-piperazinyl)-7-oxo-7H-pyrido [1,2,3-de] [1,4]-benzoxazine-6-carboxylic acid (5-8) was synthesized and evaluated for antibacterial activity against gram(+) and gram(-) bacteria. These synthesized compounds showed a lower activity than levofloxacin.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제69권6호
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• pp.474-479
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• 2010

Torsades de pointes associated with a prolonged QT interval is a life-threatening arrhythmia, which may be induced by any of the following: drugs, electrolyte imbalances, severe bradycardia and intracranial hemorrhage. Torsades de pointes is characterized by beat-to-beat variations in the QRS complexes in any ECG leads with rates of 200~250 per minute. Fluoroquinolones are widely used and well tolerated antibacterial agents. However, prolongation of the QT interval leads rarely to Torsades de pointes as a significant adverse effect. So, it should be used with caution in high-risk patients for developing Torsades de pointes. We report one case of 67-year old man with contact burns who experienced Torsades de pointes, which probably resulted from the use of levofloxacin, and no further episode occurred after its withdrawal.

• 한국생물공학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국생물공학회 2001년도 추계학술발표대회
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• pp.662-665
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• 2001

PLE를 이용한 levofloxacin의 생산에서 기질 150 mM 사용의 경우 두배의 몰농도 로 ${\alpha}-CD$를 사용하여 산물의 생산량을 3.7 배까지 증가시킬 수 있었다. 그러나 이 경우 ${\alpha}-CD$의 사용량이 많아 경제성이 떨어지는 단점이 있다. 이에 같은 몰농도로 ${\alpha}-CD$를 사용하고 pH에 변화를 주어 용해도를 향상시켜 보았다. 기질 100 mM의 경우 pH 5.6에서 같은 몰농도의 ${\alpha}-CD$를 사용한 경우 ${\alpha}-CD$를 사용하지 않은 것에 비해 4.4배의 수율의 증대가 있었다.

• Biotechnology and Bioprocess Engineering:BBE
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• 제6권3호
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• pp.179-182
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• 2001

Porcine liver esterase was immobilized in polyacrylamide gel for the enantioselective production of levofloxacin from ofloxacin butyl ester. The initial activity of immobilized esterase was found to be significantly affected by the polyacrylamide gel composition. The optimum concentrations of monomer and crosslinker were determined to be 20% and 8.3%, respectively. The activity of immobilized esterase was 55.4% compared to a free enzyme. Enantiomeric excess was maintained at 60%, almost the same level as that of free enzyme. In addition, the immobilized esterase could be used repeatedly up to 10 times without experiencing any severe loss of activity and enantioselectivity.

• 약학회지
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• 제55권1호
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• pp.22-31
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• 2011

This systematic review was conducted to assess the clinical effect of ocular fluoroquinolones used for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis. A literature search for randomized controlled clinical trials registered up to January 2010 based on PubMed database, using the following search terms: conjunctivitis and fluoroquinolones (besifloxacin, moxifloxacin, gatifloxacin, levofloxacin, lomefloxacin, ciprofloxacin and ofloxacin) were performed. Pooled data on the clinical resolution and bacterial eradication rates derived from selected 16 studies were reported as the relative risk (RR) and 95% confidence interval (95% CI) compared with placebo. Early clinical resolution and microbiological eradication rates in placebo were 28% and 62% respectively. Fluoroquinolones were significantly effective comparing to placebo: early RR 1.94 (95% CI 1.60~2.34) and late RR 1.30 (1.19~1.43) in clinical resolution rates, and early RR 1.75 (1.58~1.94) and late RR 1.28 (1.18~1.39) in microbiological eradication rates. Besifloxacin, ciprofloaxain and moxifloxacin in clinical resolution, and besifloxacin and levofloxacin in microbiological eradication showed higher RRs than pooled overall fluoroquinolones' RRs. New quinolones had higher antibacterial potencies for all pathogens isolated from bacterial conjunctivitis and resistant isolates than old generation quinolones. In conclusion, ocular 7 fluoroquinolones were all effective than placebo for bacterial conjunctivitis and there were differences between quinolones in early and late clinical resolutions and microbiological eradications, and no differences in safety comparing to placebo.

• 대한족부족관절학회지
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• 제27권3호
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• pp.103-107
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• 2023

Quinolone antibiotics are frequently prescribed for suspected respiratory or urinary tract infections because of their effectiveness and generally perceived safety profile. On the other hand, some studies have raised concerns regarding the potential association between quinolone use and Achilles tendinopathy or tendon rupture. There is a lack of reports on the link between quinolone use and multiple tendon and tendon attachment site pain in the foot and ankle joints; hence, this study examined this issue further. This paper presents a case report of a patient with persistent Achilles tendinopathy and multiple tendon and tendon attachment site pain in the foot who did not respond adequately to conservative treatments. In particular, the discontinuation of quinolone use resulted in favorable clinical outcomes. This report offers valuable insights into the potential risks associated with quinolone antibiotics and highlights the importance of vigilance when managing patients with tendon-related complaints. A comprehensive review of the relevant literature is also presented to contextualize these findings.

• Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation
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• 제38권4호
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• pp.269-275
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• 2008

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the bioequivalence of two levofloxacin tablets, Jeil $Cravit^{TM}$ tablet (Jeil Pharm. Co., Ltd., Korea, reference drug) and $Lesacin^{TM}$ tablet (Ilhwa. Co., Ltd., Korea, test drug), according to the guidelines of Korea Food and Drug Administration (KFDA). Twenty-four healthy male Korean volunteers received two tablets containing levofloxacin 200 mg in a $2{\times}2$ crossover study. There was a one-week washout period between the doses. Plasma concentrations of levofloxacin were monitored for over a period of 24 hr after administration by using a high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). The area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time zero to 24 hr ($AUC_t$), maximum plasma drug concentration ($C_{max}$) and time to reach $C_{max}\;(T_{max})$ were complied from the plasma concentration-time data. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) test was utilized for the statistical analysis of the parameters using logarithmically transformed $AUC_t$ and $C_{max}$. The 90% confidence intervals of the $AUC_t$ ratio and the $C_{max}$ ratio for $Lesacin^{TM}$/Jeil $Cravit^{TM}$ were $\log\;0.9527{\sim}\log\;0.9981$ and $\log\;0.8712{\sim}\log\;1.0556$, respectively. These values were within the acceptable bioequivalence intervals of $\log\;0.80{\sim}\log\;1.25$, recommended by KFDA. In all of these results, we concluded that $Lesacin^{TM}$ tablet was bioequivalent to Jeil $Cravit^{TM}$ tablet, in terms of rate and extent of absorption.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제55권4호
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• pp.395-401
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• 2003

말기 신부전으로 3개월 선에 신장 이식술을 시행받고 면역억제제를 복용 중이던 54세 여자 환자가 기침과 발열을 주소로 내원하였다. 지역사회 획득성 폐렴을 의심하여 levofloxacin과 amikacin을 투여한 후 환자의 증상과 방사선학적 소견이 호선되어 퇴원하였고 이후 2개월이 지나 다시 증상이 재발하여 재입원하였다. 객담 항산균 도말검사 및 결핵균 PCR이 음성이었으나 기관지 세척액에 대한 결핵균 PCR이 양성으로 나와 결책을 진단한 후 항결핵제 치료를 시작하였고 이후 객담 및 기관지 세척액에 대한 항산균 배양 검사 상 모두에서 결핵균이 자랐고 치료 후 환자의 증상과 방사선학적 소견을 모두 호전시킬 수 있었다.