UNIT 10 Fluoroquinolone

Question 1

What drug class is Ciproflaxin

Answer 1

Fluoroquinolone

Question 2

Side effect and adverse effect

Answer 2

Side Effects/Adverse Reactions
* GI upset

• CNS issues – HA, dizziness, tremors, nightmares
• Photosensitivity
• Bradycardia
• Blood dyscrasia – RBC’s, WBC,s, platelets
• Superinfection
• Hepatotoxicity, Nephrotoxicity
• Tendon rupture

Question 3

Interactions of Ciproflaxin

Answer 3

Drug interactions
Increases effect of oral hypoglycemics, caffeine.

Question 4

Interactions of Ciproflaxin

Answer 4

Drug interactions
Increases effect of oral hypoglycemics, caffeine.

Question 5

Contraindications of Ciprofloxacin

Answer 5

Contraindications
 Renal/hepatic disease
 Neuromuscular disease
 Children under 14

Question 6

Nursing Interventions

Answer 6

Nursing Interventions

Nursing interventions
Obtain C&S.
Infuse slow IV over 60 to 90 minutes.
Monitor I & O
Increase fluid intake to more than 2000 mL/d.
Check for superinfection
Monitor blood sugar for diabetics for
hypoglycemia)
Fluoroquinolones - Ciprofloxacin

Question 7

Can ciprofloxacin increase hypoglycemic episode with caffeine

Answer 7

YES

Question 8

Patient teach9ng CiproflOXACIN

Answer 8

Teaching
* Increase fluids
* Avoid caffeine
* Can cause dizziness – use care
* Use sunblock – photosensitivity
* To side effects to expect and how to minimize them and
what adverse reactions to repor