[Treatment of urogenital tuberculosis with ofloxacin. Preliminary study]

Actas Urol Esp. 1992 Jan;16(1):64-8.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Ofloxacin is a new fluoride quinolone which has been shown to be active both in vitro and in vivo against Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This prospective study presents the results obtained with a new protocol for the treatment of genito-urinary tuberculosis. The comparison drugs were Ofloxacin 200 mg every 12 hours for 6 months, Rifampicin 600 mg every 24 for 3 months and Isoniazid 300 mg every 24 hours for 3 months. The results, were clinically and microbiologically good. It is concluded that this new drug should be a valid alternative to the traditional therapy.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ofloxacin / therapeutic use*
  • Prospective Studies
  • Tuberculosis, Urogenital / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Ofloxacin