| abstract |
The instant specification pertains to gallium 3+ salts of 3-carbox\quinolin-4-ones, such as Ga 3+ (ciprofloxacin) 3 . Said compounds exhibit enhanced antibacterial activity over either the parent 3-carbox\quinolin-4-one compound and to or gallium itself. The instant specification also pertains to compositions of said salts, methods and to uses of such salts in the treatment of bacterial infections in humans and animals. |