Quinolones - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBMay 22, 2023 · Quinolones are a class of broad-spectrum antibiotics with excellent oral bioavailability and can be used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Their clinical utility is restricted, particularly in the outpatient setting, due …
List of Common Quinolones + Uses, Types & Side Effects - Drugs.com
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · Quinolones are a type of antibiotic. Antibiotics kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria. Nalidixic acid was the first quinolone discovered, but it has since been discontinued. There are five different quinolone classes. One of the classes, called fluoroquinolones, was derived from quinolones by adding a fluorine atom to nalidixic acid.
Quinolone antibiotics - PMC - National Center for Biotechnology …
WEBOct 1, 2019 · Quinolones are broad-spectrum antibiotics that are active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including mycobacteria, and anaerobes. They exert their actions by inhibiting bacterial nucleic acid synthesis through disrupting the enzymes topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase, and by causing breakage of bacterial chromosomes.
Quinolone antibiotic - Wikipedia
WEBQuinolone antibiotics constitute a large group of broad-spectrum bacteriocidals that share a bicyclic core structure related to the substance 4-quinolone. They are used in human and veterinary medicine to treat bacterial infections, as well as in animal husbandry, specifically poultry production.
Quinolones - PubMed
WEBMay 22, 2023 · Quinolones are a class of broad-spectrum antibiotics used in the management and treatment of many different bacterial infections. This activity reviews the indications, contraindications, mechanism of action, adverse events, and other critical elements of quinolone therapy in the clinical setting pe …
Quinolone antibiotics - PubMed
WEBJun 28, 2019 · Quinolones are broad-spectrum antibiotics that are active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including mycobacteria, and anaerobes. They exert their actions by inhibiting bacterial nucleic acid synthesis through disrupting the enzymes topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase, and by causing breakage of bacterial …
Quinolones: Mechanism, Lethality and Their Contributions to …
WEBDec 1, 2020 · They are used to treat bacterial infections caused by both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, including, but not limited to, urinary tract infections (UTIs), pyelonephritis, gastroenteritis, sexually-transmitted diseases, such as Gonorrhoea, tuberculosis [ 3 ], prostatitis, community-acquired pneumonia and skin and soft-tissue …
List of quinolones: Uses, common brands, and safety information
WEBMar 28, 2022 · Quinolones are a type of antibiotic that inhibit bacterial growth in serious, complicated infections. Learn more about quinolone uses and safety here.
Quinolones: A Comprehensive Review | AAFP
WEBFeb 1, 2002 · Quinolones have few adverse effects, most notably nausea, headache, dizziness, and confusion. Less common but more serious adverse events include prolongation of the corrected QT interval,...
Levofloxacin (Oral Route) Description and Brand Names - Mayo Clinic
WEBLevofloxacin belongs to the class of medicines known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
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