Infections
Fluoroquinolones
Used for
Urinary, respiratory and other infections
How it works
Stop bacteria from copying their DNA.
Watch for
Boxed warning for tendon rupture. Space apart from antacids, calcium and iron.
- Name clue
- -floxacin
- Examples
- ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
- levofloxacin
More in infections
- PenicillinsBacterial infections like strep throat and ear infections
- CephalosporinsSkin, ear, throat and urinary infections
- MacrolidesRespiratory infections like bronchitis and pneumonia
- TetracyclinesAcne, Lyme disease, respiratory infections
- LincosamidesSkin, dental and other infections
- Nitroimidazoles (metronidazole)Certain bacterial and parasite infections
- Urinary antibioticsUrinary tract infections
- Tuberculosis (TB) drugsTuberculosis
- AntifungalsYeast and other fungal infections
- AntiviralsFlu, herpes (cold sores, shingles), HIV and others
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