Ciprofloxacin Flashcards

1
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drug classification

A

second generation fluoroquinolone
broad spectrum m

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2
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brand names

A

ciloxan
proquin

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3
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methods of administration

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tablets
liquid
eardrops
eyedrops
eye ointment

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4
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caution with liquids and tablets

A

not often used
risk of serious side effects

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5
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used to treat

A

chest infections, pneumonia
skin and bone infections
STIs
conjunctivitis
eye and ear infections

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6
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mechanism of action

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acts on bacterial topoisomerase 2 and topoisomerase 4
targeting alpha DNA subunits of DNA gyrase prevents it from super coiling the bacterial DNA
prevents DNA replication

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