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Fluoroquinolones: Neurological Complications and Side Effects in Clinical Practice
Ahmed I Anwar1, Lei Lu2, Connor J Plaisance3
1Psychology, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, USA.
Abstract:
Fluoroquinolones, a popular antibiotic class that inhibits nucleic acid synthesis of bacteria by disrupting the activity of the enzyme's topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase, are used to treat bacterial infections. However, the widespread use of these drugs has allowed for the development of microbial resistance in recent years. Quinolones also have many clinically relevant side effects, including psychosis, confusion, seizures, headaches, dizziness, and nausea. Common side effects include tendinitis, myopathy, depression, and fatigue. Cardiovascular side effects include increased risk of aortic aneurysm, aortic dissection, and QT interval prolongation. Overall, quinolones can be an effective choice for treating bacterial infections. Still, the side effect profile and decreased efficacy secondary to microbial resistance no longer make the quinolone class an ideal choice for many types of infection. A better understanding of the role of quinolone-mediated or neurological damage, cardiovascular impairment, and musculoskeletal involvement is imperative to determine the risks/benefits for the clinician.
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