Fluoroquinolones Flashcards
1
Q
levofloxacin
A
levaquin
2
Q
Ciprofloxacin
A
Cipro
3
Q
Ciprofloxacin eye drops
A
ciloxan
4
Q
Ciprofloxacin ear drops
A
otiprio, cetraxal
5
Q
Moxifloxacin
A
avelox, vigamox, moxeza
6
Q
Fluoroquinolone use
A
UTIs (NOT avelox), respiratory infections
7
Q
Side effects - fluoroquinolones
A
tendon rupture, myasthenia gravis, photosensitivity, altered cardiac conduction
8
Q
Patient counseling
A
apply sunscreen before going out, drink lots of fluids, do not take with dairy