TABLE 1
Pharmacokinetic properties of the four fluoroquinolones tested in our study
Fluoroquinolones Single Oral Dose
Plasma
C
max
Bioavailability
μ
M
%
Pefloxacin, 500 mg
8.2-9.2
100
Levofloxacin, 500 mg
14
≥99
Ofloxacin, 400 mg to 800 mg
14-30
95
Ciprofloxacin, 500 mg
5.6-6.9
56-77