Single-Dose Ofloxacin for the Treatment of Uncomplicated Lower Urinary Tract Infections
Resource
JOURNAL OF THE UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF R.O.C. v.5 n.4 pp.241-245
Journal
JOURNAL OF THE UROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF R.O.C
Journal Volume
v.5
Journal Issue
n.4
Pages
241-245
Date Issued
1994
Date
1994
Author(s)
CHEN, YUNG-TAI
YANG, STEPHEN, SHEI-DEI
CHEN, JIH-SHENG
Abstract
Seventy-three patients who experienced acute uncomplicated lower urinary tract infections with mainly gram negative bacteria received a single dose 200mg oflxacin treatment. Urinary leudcyte cunt returned to nrmal level in 65.1% of the patients three days after drug administration. Patients with significant bacteriuria achieved the best result (cure rate 75%). Age and severity of pyuria had no significant influence on the result. Aderse durg reaction, with G-I upset the predoominant discomfort, occurred for 9. 09% of the patients.#0066#