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Fluoroquinolones FlashCards

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Generic

Levofloxacin

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Brand

Levaquin

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Generic

Moxifloxacin

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Brand

Avelox

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Fluoroquinolones

MOA

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Prevent bacteria growth by inhibiting protein replication

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Fluoroquinolones

Indication

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Utilized in multiple different types of infections (ie, abdominal infections, skin infections, pneumonia, sinusitis, UTI)

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Fluoroquinolones

ADRs

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Diarrhea, gastrointestinal upset, nausea, dizziness

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Fluoroquinolones

Additional Notes

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  • Medications have a common ending of “-oxacin”
  • Administer quinolones either 2 hrs before or 6 hrs after calcium ( including diary products), iron, zinc
  • There have been reports of tendon infammation or rupture with quinolones, thus they should not be used in children and have a black box warning for this use.
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7
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Generic

Ciprofloxacin

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Brand

Cipro

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