Ciprofloxacin Flashcards
1
Q
drug classification
A
second generation fluoroquinolone
broad spectrum m
2
Q
brand names
A
ciloxan
proquin
3
Q
methods of administration
A
tablets
liquid
eardrops
eyedrops
eye ointment
4
Q
caution with liquids and tablets
A
not often used
risk of serious side effects
5
Q
used to treat
A
chest infections, pneumonia
skin and bone infections
STIs
conjunctivitis
eye and ear infections
6
Q
mechanism of action
A
acts on bacterial topoisomerase 2 and topoisomerase 4
targeting alpha DNA subunits of DNA gyrase prevents it from super coiling the bacterial DNA
prevents DNA replication
