METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR TREATING INFECTION USING OPTICALLY PURE (S)-LOMEFLOXACIN

摘要

Methods and compositions are disclosed utilizing the optically pure (S)-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.