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PC_Quinolones
Pharmacology
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| MOA | Antagonize the enzyme resonsible for collecting and replicating DNA; therefore causing DNA breakage and finally death |
| CI | Bone and joint infections, dental work, infectious diarrhea, upper respiratory infections, and UTIs |
| AR | Nausea and comiting, joint swelling, dizziness |
| SC | Antacids interfere with absorption; potentiate the effect o the theophylline products and may cause toxicity; phototoxicity; should not be taken by persons under 18 because of possible tendon damage. Pregnant women should not take. |
| SC continuted | Ciprofloxacin injection should be protected from light. Ofloxacin injection needs to be protected from light |