The Lomefloxacin – 10 μg Antibiotic Disc – Bioanalyse is a paper disc impregnated with 10 micrograms of lomefloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It is used in the disc diffusion method of antimicrobial susceptibility testing to determine the susceptibility of bacteria to lomefloxacin.

Lomefloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic, meaning that it is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It is used to treat a variety of infections, including:

• Urinary tract infections
• Respiratory tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Bone and joint infections
• Typhoid fever
• Cholera

Interpretation of results:

| Zone of inhibition | Interpretation | |—|—|—| | ≥ 15 mm | Susceptible | | 13-14 mm | Intermediate | | < 13 mm | Resistant |

It is important to note that the disc diffusion method is only a semi-quantitative method for testing the susceptibility of bacteria to antibiotics. For more accurate results, other methods such as broth microdilution or agar dilution should be used.

The Lomefloxacin – 10 μg Antibiotic Disc – Bioanalyse is a valuable tool for the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of serious bacterial infections. However, it is important to be aware of the potential side effects of lomefloxacin before using it. Lomefloxacin can cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache. In rare cases, lomefloxacin can cause serious side effects such as tendonitis, seizures, and allergic reactions.

Limitations of the Lomefloxacin – 10 μg Antibiotic Disc – Bioanalyse:

• The disc diffusion method is only a semi-quantitative method for testing the susceptibility of bacteria to antibiotics. For more accurate results, other methods such as broth microdilution or agar dilution should be used.
• The disc diffusion method is not able to detect all bacteria that are resistant to lomefloxacin. For example, some strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa are resistant to lomefloxacin, but they may not produce a zone of inhibition around a lomefloxacin disc.
• The disc diffusion method can be affected by the type of agar plate used, the incubation temperature, and the inoculum density. Therefore, it is important to follow standardized procedures when performing the disc diffusion test.

Additional information about lomefloxacin:

Lomefloxacin is a safe and effective antibiotic for most people. However, it is important to be aware of the potential side effects of lomefloxacin before using it. Lomefloxacin is not recommended for people who are allergic to fluoroquinolone antibiotics or for people with kidney problems.