Antibiotics course.1-Quinolones : lecture

Quinolones and fluoroquinolones.
Other quinolones.
Basic structure of the quinolones.
Mechanism of action.
Spectrum of fluroquinolones.
Quinolones dosage.
Main side effects.
Interactions with quinolones.
Contraindications.
Ciprofloxacin.
Norfloxacin.
Ofloxacin.
Lomefloxacin and enoxacin.
New fluoroquinolones.
Uses of fluoroquinolones.
Practical notes.
Rapid review.
Test yourself.
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