Fluoroquinolones Flashcards
1
Q
Mechanism of Action
A
DNA synthesis inhibitor
2
Q
Therapeutic use
A
Pneumonia, Respiratory, GI, GU, skin, really bad UTIs, prophylaxis anthrax
3
Q
Side effects
A
Dysrhythmia, tendon rupture, hepatotoxicity,
More minor: Sleep disturbances, headache, dizziness, photosensitivity
4
Q
Contraindications
A
Not given if under 18 due to effect on cartilage development
Not given to pregnant (cat X)
Don’t take with milk, vitamins, or minerals
Caution: hepatic, renal or seizure disorders
5
Q
Suffix
A
Varriation of oxcin/oxacin/oxin
6
Q
Considerations
A
With or without food
Avoid sun
7
Q
Prototype
A
Ciprofloxacin
