Quinolones Flashcards

1
Q

Quinolone mechanism of action?

A

Inhibit DNA gyrases

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Quinolone examples?

A

Ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin and moxifloxacin

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Quinolone gram negative or positive?

A

Both

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Quinolone side-effects?

A

Cartilage toxicity - affecting the achilles
Neuropathy

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Quinolone uses?

A

Resp: atypical pneumonia

UTI, gastroenteritis and osteomyelitis

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