Quinolones Flashcards
1
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Quinolones
Common Names:
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Levaquin (Levaflocaxin)
Cipro (Ciprofloxacin)
Avelox (Moxifloxacin)
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Quinolones
Indications:
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Antibiotic (treat infection)
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Quinolones
Common Side Effects:
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Feeling nervous, restless, or anxious.
Headache, bad dreams, trouble sleeping.
Mild sin rash or itching.
Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, gas.
Sores or white patches in mouth or throat
Vaginal itching or discharge
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Quinolones
Severe Side Effects (Call HCP)
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Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Blistering, peeling red skin rash. Bloody urine, or change in volume or frequency Chest pain, or a heartbeat that is fast, pounding or uneven. Confusion, or unusual thoughts or behavior. Diarrhea that may contain blood. Numbness, tingling, pain, burning, weakness, or loss of feeling anywhere in body. Seizures, severe headache. Tremors or hallucinations Unexplained fever. Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.