Quinolones Flashcards
1
Q
Quinolone mechanism of action?
A
Inhibit DNA gyrases
2
Q
Quinolone examples?
A
Ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin and moxifloxacin
3
Q
Quinolone gram negative or positive?
A
Both
4
Q
Quinolone side-effects?
A
Cartilage toxicity - affecting the achilles
Neuropathy
5
Q
Quinolone uses?
A
Resp: atypical pneumonia
UTI, gastroenteritis and osteomyelitis