Quinolones Flashcards
1
Q
Examples of Quinolones
A
- Ciprofloxacin
- Delofloxacin
- Ofloxacin
2
Q
When should you use with caution/avoid Quinolones
A
- Epilepsy
- Psychiatric disorders
- Tendon disorders
- Hypersensitivity reactions
3
Q
What can impaire driving when taking Quinolones
A
Sunlight
4
Q
When should you stop and seek help when taking Quinolones
A
- Tendinitis (inflammation)
- Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection
- Heart valve Regurgitation
5
Q
Signs of Aortic Aneurysm and Dissection
A
Abdominal, Chest, Back pain
quick and severe onset
6
Q
Signs of Heart valve Regurgitation
A
- shortness of breath
- heart palpitations
7
Q
Side effects of Quinolones
A
- QT prolongation
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Arthropathy (joint disease)
- Perforated tympanic membrane (ear spray only)
8
Q
Interactions of Quinolones
A
- drugs that cause QT prolongation
- dairy
- drugs that reduce seizure thresholds
