Qinolones Flashcards
1
Q
Which qinolone can we prescribe?
A
Moxifloxacin
2
Q
What spectrums do qinolones have?
A
Broad spectrum
3
Q
What is the main issue with quinolones?
A
-Resistance
4
Q
When would you use moxifloxacin?
A
Need something with no overlap with penicillin
i.e. penicillin allergy, don’t want to use clindamycin because of GI upset, etc.
5
Q
What are the adverse effects of moxifloxacin?
A
- GI
- CNS (hallucination, seizures)
- Photosensitive rash
- Tendon rupture
- long QT (heart rhtym)
