Treatment of community-acquired pneumonia with ofloxacin
Youngchaiyud, P.; Permpikul, C.; Thamlikitkul, V.; Charoenratanakul, S.; Nana, A.
Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand 74(2): 61-65
1991
ISSN/ISBN: 0125-2208 PMID: 2056259 Document Number: 4810
Our study of 28 carefully selected patients proved that ofloxacin is a safe and effective drug for mild to moderately severe community-acquired pneumonia. An effective oral antimicrobial drug such as ofloxacin can be used as an alternative to conventional therapy in community-acquired pneumonia.
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