Light and drugs: the photochemistry of fluoroquinolone antibiotics

Light-related adverse side-effects of drugs are now an important source of concern. In order that the mechanism underlying to such effects is recognised, an in-depth photochemical study must be carried out. The case of some fluoroquinolone antibiotics (norfloxacin, enoxacin, lomefloxacin) is discuss...

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Main Authors: Elissa Fasani, Angelo Albini, Mariella Mella, Michela Rampi, Federico Barberis Negra
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 1999-01-01
Series:International Journal of Photoenergy
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/S1110662X99000021