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Methods of treating infections in overweight and obese patients using antibiotics

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Assignee: MELINTA SUBSIDIARY CORPPriority: Mar 15, 2013Filed: Aug 19, 2021Published: Aug 18, 2022
Est. expiryMar 15, 2033(~6.7 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Erin M. Duffy
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Abstract

The present disclosure relates generally to methods of treating infections in overweight or obese patients using antibiotics.

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         49 . A method of treating an Acute Bacterial Skin and Skin Structure Infection (ABSSSI) in an overweight or obese patient in need thereof, the method comprising intravenously (IV) administering to the patient 300 mg of delafloxacin or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, ester, or prodrug thereof, twice a day. 
     
     
         50 . The method of  claim 49 , wherein the overweight or obese patient has a body mass index greater than or equal to 25. 
     
     
         51 . The method of  claim 50 , wherein the overweight or obese patient has a body mass index greater than or equal to 30. 
     
     
         52 . The method of  claim 51 , wherein the overweight or obese patient has a body mass index greater than or equal to 35. 
     
     
         53 . The method of  claim 52 , wherein the overweight or obese patient has a body mass index greater than or equal to 40.

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