Haider, ShahidHajare, Anoop LKrishnaprasad, KBhargava, Amit2015-11-042015-11-042015-03Haider Shahid, Hajare Anoop L, Krishnaprasad K, Bhargava Amit. Garenoxacin as a prophylactic anti-infective in hydropneumothorax: a case study report. International Journal of Basic & Clinical Pharmacology. 2015 Mar-Apr; 4(2): 385-387.2319-20032279-0780http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/165084Pneumothorax appears to be a common clinical state. Iatrogenic pneumothorax occurs commonly after procedures such as transthoracic needle biopsy, pleural biopsy, positive pressure ventilation, etc. Diagnosis of iatrogenic pneumothorax is often delayed. Broad spectrum anti-infectives appear to be benefi cial in reducing the infections, especially when chest drains are inserted. Garenoxacin, a potent quinolone with its unique structural modifi cation appears to have an edge over other respiratory quinolones.enPneumothoraxIatrogenicGarenoxacinChest drainArticle