Chapter 62 Fluoroquinolones Mosby items and derived items

Chapter 62 Fluoroquinolones Mosby items and derived items © 2009, 2004 by Mosby, Inc. , an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 1

Drug Overview Fluoroquinolones Ø Ø ciprofloxacin norfloxacin Fluoroquinolones with Enhanced Activity vs. Streptococcus pneumoniae Ø Ø Ø levofloxacin moxifloxacin gemifloxacin Mosby items and derived items © 2009, 2004 by Mosby, Inc. , an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 2

Drug Overview Indications Allergy Resistance Mosby items and derived items © 2009, 2004 by Mosby, Inc. , an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 3

Mechanism of Action Spectrum of Activity Drug Action Drug Effect Mosby items and derived items © 2009, 2004 by Mosby, Inc. , an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 4

Treatment Principles How to Monitor Patient Variables Ø Ø Geriatrics Pediatrics Pregnancy and lactation Dosage in renal impairment Patient Education Mosby items and derived items © 2009, 2004 by Mosby, Inc. , an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 5

ciprofloxacin (Cipro) Contraindications Warnings Precautions Pharmacokinetics Adverse Effects Mosby items and derived items © 2009, 2004 by Mosby, Inc. , an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 6

ciprofloxacin (Cipro) Drug Interactions Overdosage Other Drugs in Class Mosby items and derived items © 2009, 2004 by Mosby, Inc. , an affiliate of Elsevier Inc. 7