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1. ‫االدوية‬ ‫استعالمات‬ ‫مركز‬ /‫الدوائي‬ ‫الرصد‬ ‫وحدة‬
Short notes II: Fluoroquinolone’s
Updates
New Adverse reactions reportedby FDA/EMA for systemic use
Blood sugar disturbances (potential risk of hypoglycaemic coma)
Mental health S.E (attention disturbances, disorientation, agitation,
nervousness, memory impairments & delirium)
Small increased risk of aortic aneurysm & dissection
Used in caution with pt. showed the reported A.E previously, especially
Elderly
Renal failure pt.
Organ transplant pt.
IN CASE OF PRESENCEOF THESE A.E PLEASE STOP USING
FLUOROQUINOLONE & DOCUMENT YOUR CASES WITH
INDIVIDUAL CASE SAFETY REPORTS
Where is it safe to give fluoroquinolones
Local applications
Drops
Ref. ( ‫المرقم‬ ‫الدوائي‬ ‫الرصد‬ ‫وحدة‬ /‫الصيدلة‬ ‫قسم‬ ‫اعمام‬63‫بتاريخ‬8/1/2019 )