Fluoroquinolones are the type of antibacterial agents more extensively used from the past few years and will be continued to be used even in the next decade. SUMMARY Fluoroquinolones are broad-spectrum antibiotics with good oral bioavailability. They are used for the treatment of a wide variety of infections, but there are restrictions on prescribing these drugs. Epidemiological studies have reported an increased risk of rare adverse effects. These include tendinopathy and tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy and aortic aneurysm. Safe prescribing of fluroquinolones requires recognition of patients with risk factors for toxicity. Prompt drug ... Fluoroquinolones are effective antibiotics that treat serious infections, but can cause serious and rare side effects involving tendons, muscles, joints, nerves, and mental health. Learn how to recognise and report these side effects, and when to stop taking fluoroquinolones. Fluoroquinolones are synthetic antibacterial agents belonging to the broader category of antibiotics known as quinolones. The introduction of fluorine at the C-6 position distinguishes fluoroquinolones from other quinolones.
