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Pharmacoeconomic Evaluation

A pharmacoeconomic review of the management of respiratory tract infections with moxifloxacin

, MSc PhD & , MD PhD
Pages 1735-1744 | Published online: 21 Jun 2008
 

Abstract

Background: Moxifloxacin, a fluoroquinolone, has demonstrated its safety and effectiveness in the management of community-acquired pneumonia, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis and acute bacterial sinusitis. Objective: The aim of this article was to provide a synthesis and critical appraisal of economic evaluations of the management of respiratory tract infections with moxifloxacin. Methods: Studies were included if they assessed the costs and consequences of moxifloxacin as compared with an alternative antimicrobial in the management of community-acquired pneumonia, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis or acute bacterial sinusitis. Results/conclusions: Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia, acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis or acute bacterial sinusitis with moxifloxacin is equally or more effective and less expensive than treatment with other antimicrobials.

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