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Cinoxacin (cinobac) for urinary tract infections
Abstract
Cinoxacin (Cinobac - Lilly), a derivative of cinnolinic acid, is chemically related to nalidixic acid (Negram - Winthrop) and oxolinic acid,1 which is no longer marketed. Advantages of cinoxacin claimed by the manufacturer are a twice daily dosage and few and mild unwanted effects.