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Fluoroquinolones in Pediatrics and Their Nephrotoxicity in Adults: Minireview

Pages 228-231 | Published online: 18 Jul 2013
 

Abstract

In recent years there is increasing pressure to use fluoroquinolones in pediatric patients but relatively few data have been published in the literature. Therefore this paper reviews the available information about the pharmacoki-netics of fluoroquinolones in children and their use in pediatric urinary tract infections, taking into account their potential as nephrotoxic agents. From the available data it seems reasonable to suggest that there is no risk of quinolone-induced nephrotoxicity and that this class of antibiotics may therefore be considered as potential candidates in urinary tract infections in children. Nevertheless adequate pharmacokinetic investigations and further studies on long-term monitoring for potential toxicity need to be conducted in pediatric populations.

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