How it works Levofloxacin is an antibiotic that may be used to treat certain bacterial infections
Cidal: bactericidal, Static: bacteriostatic
Tendonitis and tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain in fingers and toes), and central nervous system effects (side effects that affect the brain including psychosis, convulsions, or hallucinations) have been associated with
Antibiotics with different mechanisms of action could be either bactericidal or bacteriostatic
Ciprofloxacin has FDA approval to treat urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhea and chancroid), skin, bone, joint infections, prostatitis
When
The co-administration of antibiotic does not depend if they are bacteriostatic or bactericidal, depend on Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Aminoglycosides, Penicillins, Cephalosporins and more
Static
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QTc prolongation, diarrhea, nausea, photosensitivity less common: hypo/hyperglycemia, psychiatric disturbances BBW: tendonitis-tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, aortic rupture, increased seizure risk not good candidates: children, myasthenia graves, pregnancy 7