Fluoroquinolone antibiotics: Risk often exceeds benefit

Geriatr Nurs. 2020 Mar-Apr;41(2):181-182. doi: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.03.004. Epub 2020 Mar 25.

Author

William Simonson¹

Affiliation

¹ Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, United States. Electronic address: wsimonsonpharmd@gmail.com.

PMID: 32220529
DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2020.03.004

No abstract available

MeSH terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
Drug Labeling
Fluoroquinolones / adverse effects*
Humans
Risk Assessment
Tendinopathy / chemically induced*

Substances

Anti-Bacterial Agents
Fluoroquinolones