Ciprofloxacin Flashcards
1
Q
What type of drug is Ciprofloxacin
A
Quinolones
2
Q
How do Ciprofloxacin work
A
Inhibit bacterial DNA replication
3
Q
What are 4 uses of Ciprofloxacin
A
Eye infections
Otitis Externa
UTI
Resp. Infections
4
Q
What type of bacteria does Ciprofloxacin effect
A
Gram + cocci
Gram - Cocci
Gram - bacilli
5
Q
Name 4 examples that Ciprofloxacin effect
A
MSSA
E.coli
Klebsiella
Neisseria
6
Q
What type of injuries does Ciprofloxacin effect
A
Tendon Disorders
==> can inc. risk of tendonitis
7
Q
What 2 drugs does Ciprofloxacin interact with
A
Amiodarone
Warfarin
