Methods and compositions for treating bacterial infection using optically pure (R)-lomefloxacin
AssigneeSepracor Inc.
InventorJames W. Young
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Abstract
Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (R)-isomer of lomefloxacin. This compound is a potent drug for the treatment of infection or other diseases requiring antibiotics while avoiding the concomitant liability of adverse effects that are associated with the racemic mixture of lomefloxacin.
Claims17
An antibiotic composition for treating bacterial infection in a human, which comprises a therapeutically effective amount of (R)-lomefloxacin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, substantially free of its (S)-stereoisomer, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.
A method of treating bacterial infection in a human, comprising administering to said human a therapeutically effective amount of (R)-lomefloxacin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, substantially free of its (S)-stereoisomer.
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