FQ drug list Flashcards
1
Q
what’s the name of the first gen FQ?
treats?
activity towards gram?
A
nalidixic acid
UTI
gram -
2
Q
which 2nd gen FQ treats UTIs?
activity towards gram?
A
ciprofloxacin
gram - and gram +
3
Q
which 2nd gen FQ treats MDR-TB mycobacteria
activity towards gram?
A
levofloxacin
gram - and gram +
4
Q
what are the SEs of levofloxacin?
A
QT prolongation and risk of cardiovascular death
5
Q
what are the names of the fourth gen FQs?
A
moxifloxacin and gemifloxacin
6
Q
what does moxifloxacin treat? doesn’t treat?
activity towards gram?
A
TB, doesn’t treat UTI
gram - and gram +
7
Q
what does gemifloxacin treat?
activity towards gram?
SE?
A
pneumonia and bronchitis
gram - and gram +
rashes in women
