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fluoroquinolones, flu-roe-kwin-a-lones, treat bacterial infections in many different parts, the body, work by killing bacteria, preventing their growth, will not work for colds, flu, other virus infections, fluoroquinolones, fluoroquinolones are available only with a physician's prescription, dosage forms, oral, ciprofloxacin, extended-release tablets, oral suspension, tablets, enoxacin, tablets, gatifloxacin, oral suspension, tablets, levofloxacin, oral solution, tablets, lomefloxacin, tablets, moxifloxacin, tablets, norfloxacin, tablets, ofloxacin, tablets, sparfloxacin, tablets, parenteral, ciprofloxacin, injection, gatifloxacin, injection, levofloxacin, injection, moxifloxacin, injection, ofloxacin, injection, for the fluoroquinolones, allergic reaction to, the fluoroquinolones, to any related medicines, cinoxacin, cinobac, nalidixic acid, neggram, allergic to any other substances, foods, preservatives, dyes, studies, use is not recommended during pregnancy since fluoroquinolones, reported to cause bone development problems in young animals, when breast-feeding , the fluoroquinolones are known to pass into human breast milk, fluoroquinolones, reported to cause bone development problems in young animals, when breast-feeding , is not recommended during treatment with these medicines, children use is not recommended for infants, children younger than 18 years, age since fluoroquinolones, shown to cause bone development problems in young animals, a physician may choose to use one, other medicines cannot be used, tested, in effective doses, not been shown to cause different side effects, problems in older people than they do in younger adults, an interaction might occur, change the dose, when you are taking a fluoroquinolone, health care professionals, aminophylline, oxtriphylline, choledyl, theophylline, elixophyllin, theo-dur, ciprofloxacin, enoxacin, norfloxacin may increase the chance, side effects, aminophylline, oxtriphylline, theophylline, amiodarone, cordarone, astemizole, hismanal, bepridil, vascor, cisapride, propulsid, disopyramide, norpace, erythromycin, e-mycin, pentamidine, nebupent, phenothiazines, acetophenazine, tindal, chlorpromazine, ormazine, thorazine spansule, thor-prom, fluphenazine, permitil, prolixin, mesoridazine, serentil, methotrimeprazine, nozinan, pericyazine, neuleptil, perphenazine, trilafon, prochlorperazine, compazine, promazine, primazine, sparine, thioridazine, mellaril, trifluoperazine, stelazine, triflupromazine, vesprin, procainamide, pronestyl, quinidine, quinidex, sotalol, sotacor, terfenadine, seldane, tricyclic antidepressants, amitriptyline, elavil, endep, amoxapine, asendin, clomipramine, anafranil, desipramine, norpramin, doxepin, sinequan, imipramine, norfranil, tipramine, tofranil, nortriptyline, aventyl, pamelor, protriptyline, vivactil, trimipramine, surmontil, with gatifloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, sparfloxacin, heart problems, an irregular heartbeat , antacids, aluminum-, calcium-, /or magnesium-containing, didanosine, videx, ddi, iron supplements, sucralfate, carafate, antacids, didanosine, iron, sucralfate may keep, the fluoroquinolones from working properly, ciprofloxacin, taken 2 hours before, 6 hours after these medicines, levofloxacin, norfloxacin, taken 2 hours before, 2 hours after these medicines, moxifloxacin, taken 4 hours before, 8 hours after these medicines, caffeine, ciprofloxacin, enoxacin, norfloxacin may increase the chance, side effects, caffeine; caffeine should not, be taken during treatment with enoxacin, phenytoin, dilantin, ciprofloxacin may keep phenytoin from working properly, warfarin, coumadin, ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, norfloxacin may increase the effect, warfarin, increasing the chance, bleeding other medical problems, fluoroquinolones, any other medical problems, brain, spinal cord disease, hardening, the arteries, brain, epilepsy, other seizures, fluoroquinolones, nervous system side effects, diabetes mellitus, sugar diabetes, levofloxacin, changes in blood sugar, which could lead to problems in controlling blood sugar, diarrhea, colon problems and taking fluoroquinolones could make this problem worse, before you begin taking my medicine, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase activity defect, problem with an enzyme, body makes, this condition and you take a fluoroquinolone, could have problems with anemia, heart disease , gatifloxacin, lomefloxacin, moxifloxacin, sparfloxacin may make this problem worse, kidney disease , liver disease , patients with kidney disease , liver disease , an increased chance, side effects with, the fluoroquinolones, myasthenia gravis, muscle disease, this condition may become worse when taking a fluoroquinolone and cause my respiratory muscles to become weak which is life-threatening, be sure and tell a physician, this condition, sensitivity, the skin to sunlight, previous, patients taking sparfloxacin, the other fluoroquinolones, an increased risk, severe reactions to sunlight, tendinitis, previous, fluoroquinolones may increase the risk, tendon injury, do not take fluoroquinolones, pregnant, do not give fluoroquinolones to infants, teenagers unless otherwise directed by a physician, shown to cause bone development problems in young animals, fluoroquinolones should be used only to treat bacterial infections and not viral infections like the common cold, to help clear up my infection completely, keep taking my medicine for the full time, begin to feel better after a few days, consult doctor before you stop taking this medicine too soon, symptoms may return, fluoroquinolones are best taken with a full glass, with 8 ounces of water, several additional glasses, water should be taken every day, are otherwise directed by a physician, drinking extra water will help to prevent some unwanted effects, ciprofloxacin and norfloxacin, enoxacin, norfloxacin should be taken on an empty stomach, ciprofloxacin, gatifloxacin, levofloxacin, lomefloxacin, moxifloxacin, ofloxacin, sparfloxacin, taken with meals, an empty stomach, ciprofloxacin should not be taken with dairy products, calcium-fortified juices alone, taken with a meal that contains these products this medicine works best when there is a constant amount, blood, urine, to help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses, best, take the doses at evenly spaced times, day and night, are, take two doses a day, the doses should be spaced about 12 hours apart, this interferes with my sleep, other daily activities, need help in planning the best times, take my medicine, need, take this medicine for anthrax, begin taking it, possible after you are exposed to anthrax, fluoroquinolones will be different for different patients, follow a physician's orders, the directions on the label, the average doses, fluoroquinolones, dose, different, kidney disease , dose is different, the number, tablets, amount, oral suspension, take depends on the strength, the number, doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using a fluoroquinolone, for ciprofloxacin, for oral, dosage form, extended-release tablets, adults: 500 to 1000 milligrams, every twenty-four hours for three to fourteen days, depending on the medical problem being treated, children up to 18 years, age: this medicine is not recommended for use in infants, teenagers, for oral, dosage form, oral suspension, tablets, adults: 100 to 750 milligrams, every twelve hours for three to twenty-eight days, depending on the medical problem being treated, bone and joint infections are usually treated for at least four to six weeks, gonorrhea is usually treated with a single oral dose, 250 mg, inhalational anthrax is usually treated for sixty days with 500 mg every twelve hours, children up to 18 years, age: this medicine is not recommended for use in infants, teenagers, except, case, inhalational anthrax, inhalational anthrax is usually treated for sixty days with 15 mg per kilogram, 6.8 mg per pound, body weight every twelve hours, for injection, dosage form, adults: 200 to 400 mg every eight to twelve hours, children up to 18 years, age: this medicine is not recommended for use in infants, teenagers, except, case, inhalational anthrax, inhalational anthrax is usually treated for sixty days with 10 mg per kg, 4.5 mg per pound, body weight every twelve hours, for enoxacin, for oral, dosage form, tablets, adults: 200 to 400 mg every twelve hours for seven to fourteen days, depending on the medical problem being treated, gonorrhea is usually treated with a single oral dose, 400 mg, children up to 18 years, age: this medicine is not recommended for use in infants, teenagers, for gatifloxacin, for oral, dosage form, oral suspension, tablets, adult: 200 to 400 mg every twenty four hours for seven to fourteen days, depending on the medical problems being treated, gonorrhea and certain bladder infection are usually treated with a single oral dose, 400 mg, children up to 18 years, age: this medicine is not recommended for use in infants, teenagers, for injection, dosage form, adults 200 to 400 mg every twenty four hours for seven to fourteen days, depending on the medical problems being treated, gonorrhea and certain bladder infection are usually treated with a single oral dose, 400 mg, children up to 18 years, age: this medicine is not recommended for use in infants, teenagers, for levofloxacin, for oral, dosage form, tablets, adults: 250 to 750 mg once a day for three to twenty-eight days, depending on the medical problem being treated, children up to 18 years, age: this medicine is not recommended for use in infants, teenagers, for injection, dosage form, adults: 250 to 750 mg, injected slowly into a vein, once a day for three to twenty-eight days, depending on the medical problem being treated, children up to 18 years, age: this medicine is not recommended for use in infants, teenagers, for lomefloxacin, for oral, dosage form, tablets, adults: 400 mg once a day for three to fourteen days, depending on the medical problem being treated, children up to 18 years, age: this medicine is not recommended for use in infants, teenagers, for moxifloxacin, for oral, dosage form, tablets, adult: 400 mg once a day for five to fourteen days, depending on the medical problem being treated, children up to 18 years, age: this medicine is not recommended for use in infants, teenagers, for injection, dosage form, adult: 400 mg injected in a vein once a day for five to fourteen days, depending on the medical problem being treated, children up to 18 years, age: this medicine is not recommended for use in infants, teenagers, for norfloxacin, for oral, dosage form, tablets, adults: 400 mg every twelve hours for three to twenty-eight days, depending on the medical problem being treated, gonorrhea is usually treated with a single oral dose, 800 mg, children up to 18 years, age: this medicine is not recommended for use in infants, teenagers, for ofloxacin, for oral, dosage form, tablets, adults: 200 to 400 mg every twelve hours for three to fourteen days, depending on the medical problem being treated, prostatitis is usually treated for six weeks, gonorrhea is usually treated with a single oral dose, 400 mg, children up to 18 years, age: this medicine is not recommended for use in infants, teenagers, for injection, dosage form, adults: 200 to 400 mg, injected slowly into a vein, every twelve hours for three to fourteen days, depending on the medical problem being treated, prostatitis is usually treated for six weeks, gonorrhea is usually treated with a single dose, 400 mg, children up to 18 years, age: this medicine is not recommended for use in infants, teenagers, for sparfloxacin, for oral, dosage form, tablets, adults: 400 mg on the first day, then 200 mg once a day for an additional nine days, children up to 18 years, age: this medicine is not recommended for use in infants, teenagers, if i miss a dose, to keep a constant amount, blood, urine, almost time for my next dose, skip the missed dose, back to my regular dosing schedule, do not double doses, keep out of a child's reach, store away from heat and direct light, ciprofloxacin oral suspension, refrigerated, keep this medicine from freezing, gatifloxacin oral suspension, stored, tightly closed bottle in a refrigerator for 14 days, shake thoroughly prior to each use, in other damp places, heat, moisture, the medicine to break down, do not keep outdated medicine, medicine no longer needed, discarded medicine is out of a child's reach, precautions, know the side effects, if my symptoms do not improve within a few days, they become worse, aluminum-, magnesium-containing antacids, didanosine, sucralfate, do not take them at the same time, take this medicine, best, take these medicines at least 6 hours before, 2 hours after taking ciprofloxacin; at least 8 hours before, 2 hours after taking enoxacin; at least 4 hours after taking gatifloxacin; at least 4 hours before, 4 hours after taking sparfloxacin; at least 2 hours before, 2 hours after taking levofloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin; at least 4 hours before, 2 hours after taking lomefloxacin, at least 8 hours before and 4 hours after taking moxifloxacin, may keep fluoroquinolones from working properly, metal cations, iron, multivitamin preparations with zinc, didanosine, videx, chewable/buffered tablets, the pediatric powder for oral solution take moxifloxacin at least 4 hours before, 8 hours after and take ciprofloxacin at least 2 hours before, 6 hours after taking these medicines, levofloxacin, lomefloxacin, should not take certain medications which correct a fast, slow, irregular heartbeat , check with my physician, one, enoxacin, should not take any caffeine-containing products, coffee, tea, chocolate, certain carbonated beverages, caffeine-containing products, taking enoxacin may increase the effects, caffeine, some people who take fluoroquinolones, especially sparfloxacin, may become more sensitive to sunlight than they are normally, exposure to sunlight, even for brief periods, severe sunburn , skin rash , redness, itching, discoloration , when you begin taking this medicine, stay out, direct sunlight, especially between the hours, 10:00 a.m, 3:00 p.m, wear protective clothing, a hat and sunglasses, apply a sun block product that has a skin protection factor, spf, at least 15, some patients may require a product with a higher spf number, especially if they have a fair complexion, a sunlamp, tanning bed, booth, stay out, direct sunlight and artificial light, sunlamp, tanning bed, booth, for the next 5 days, until the reaction has stopped, get a skin rash , other signs, an allergic reaction , consult doctor before you stop taking the fluoroquinolone and check with a physician, fluoroquinolones may also cause some people to become dizzy, lightheaded, drowsy, less alert than they are normally, before you drive, use machines, do anything else that can be dangerous, dizzy, not alert, reactions are especially bothersome, fluoroquinolones may rarely cause inflammation, even tearing, a tendon, the cord that attaches muscles to bones, get sudden pain in a tendon after exercise, in my ankle, back, the knee, leg, shoulder, elbow, wrist, consult doctor before you stop taking the fluoroquinolone and check with a physician, rest and do not exercise until the doctor has made sure, have not injured, torn the tendon, pain, burning, tingling, numbness and/or weakness, consult doctor before you stop taking the fluoroquinolone and check with a physician, for patients with diabetes taking insulin, diabetes medicine by mouth: levofloxacin, hypoglycemia, low blood sugar , in some patients, symptoms, low blood sugar , treated before they lead to unconsciousness, passing out, different people may feel different symptoms, low blood sugar , experience symptoms, low blood sugar , consult doctor before you stop taking levofloxacin and check with a physician, symptoms, low blood sugar can include: anxious feeling, behavior change similar to being drunk, blurred vision , cold sweats, confusion, cool pale skin, difficulty in concentrating, drowsiness , excessive hunger, headache, nausea, nervousness, rapid heartbeat, shakiness, unusual tiredness , weakness, for patients with low potassium levels: levofloxacin may increase my risk, experiencing a fast, slow, irregular heartbeat , side effects, along with its needed effects, some unwanted effects, side effects may occur, may need medical attention, check with a physician immediately, side effects occur, more common--for sparfloxacin, lomefloxacin, moxifloxacin, fainting, irregular, slow heart rate, less common--more common for lomefloxacin and sparfloxacin, bloating, swelling, face, arms, hands, lower legs, feet, blistering, skin, blurred vision , dizziness , headache, nervousness, pounding, ears, rapid weight gain , sensation, skin burning, slow, fast heartbeat, skin itching, rash, redness, swelling, tingling, hands, feet, unusual weight gain, abdominal, stomach cramps and pain, severe, abdominal pain , abdominal tenderness, agitation, area rash, tarry stools , bleeding, blisters on mucous membranes, with fever, blistering, itching, loosening, peeling, redness, skin, bloody, cloudy urine , coldness, burning, crawling, itching, numbness , prickling, "pins and needles", tingling feelings, chills, chest pain , clay-colored stools, confusion, cough, dark, amber urine, diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody, difficulty breathing , difficulty swallowing, discoloration , skin, dizziness , dry mouth, excessive muscle tone, fainting, faintness, dizziness , lightheadedness when getting up from a lying, sitting position suddenly, fast pounding, irregular heartbeat , pulse, fatigue, flushed, dry skin, feeling, pressure, feeling, unreality, feeling, warmth, heat, fever, flushing, redness, skin especially on face and neck, fruit-like breath odor, hallucinations, seeing, hearing, feeling things that are not there, hives, welts, incoordination, increased hunger, increased thirst, increased urination, inflammation, infection, irregular, fast heart rate, itching, joint pain, strength, large amount, fat, blood, appetite, memory, lower back, side, stomach pain, lumps , muscle stiffness, muscle tension, tightness, nausea, noisy breathing, numbness , pain, pain at site, injection, for ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin injection, pain in calves, radiating to heels, pain, warmth, burning in fingers, toes and legs, painful, difficult urination , pale stools, palpitations, peeling, the skin, problems with memory, problems with speech, speaking, problems with vision, hearing, rash, rash with flat lesions, small raised lesions on the skin, redness, redness, skin, redness, swelling, soreness, tongue, scarring, seizures, sense, detachment from self, shakiness, tremors, shortness, breath skin rash , sore throat, sores, ulcers, white spots on lips, in mouth, soreness, stomach pain, stinging, sweating, swelling, swelling, face, neck, swelling, calves, feet, lower legs, swelling, inflammation, the mouth, swelling, puffiness, face, tenderness, tightness in chest, tingling, troubled breathing, ulceration, unpleasant breath odor, unusual tiredness , weakness, vomiting, vomiting, blood, warmth, wheezing, yellow eyes, skin, incidence not determined--—observed during clinical practice with levofloxacin; estimates, frequency cannot be determined, abnormal brain wave patterns, tarry stools , bleeding gums, blurred vision , coma, confusion, difficult breathing, failure, the heart, lungs, kidneys and/or liver, fatigue, general body swelling, hives, inability to move arms and legs, increased bleeding time, irregular reading on a electrocardiogram, heart test, joint, muscle pain, sharp drop in blood pressure, sore throat, sudden numbness and weakness, arms and legs, swollen glands, unsteadiness, awkwardness, unusual bleeding, bruising, weakness in arms, hands, legs, feet, side effects may go away during treatment, body adjusts to the medicine, side effects continue, bothersome, abdominal, stomach pain, discomfort, mild, diarrhea, mild, drowsiness , lightheadedness, nervousness, trouble in sleeping, vaginal pain and discharge, less frequent, abnormal dream, acid, sour stomach , back pain, bad, unusual, unpleasant, after, taste, belching, bloated full feeling, burning, crawling, itching, numbness , prickling, "pins and needles", tingling feelings, burning feeling in chest, stomach, change in sense, taste, change in sense, smell, change in taste, change in vision, constipation, continuing ringing, buzzing, other unexplained noise in ears, crying, depersonalization, depression, difficulty in moving, difficulty in sleeping, difficulty in speaking, difficulty in urination, dysphoria, euphoria, excess air, gas in stomach, intestines, fear, feeling, constant movement, self, surroundings, general feeling, discomfort, illness, hearing loss, heartburn, impaired vision, increased sensitivity, skin to sunlight, indigestion, mental depression, muscle pain, pain, swelling, redness in joints, paranoia, passing gas, pelvic pain, pinpoint red, purple spots on skin, puffiness, swelling, the eyelids, around the eyes, face, lips, tongue, quick to react, overreact emotionally, rapidly changing moods, sensation, spinning, shortness of breath, sleeplessness, sleepiness, unusual drowsiness , sore mouth, tongue, white patches in mouth and/or on tongue, spots on skin resembling a blister, pimple, stomach discomfort, upset, pain, tenderness in stomach area, thinking, abnormal, tongue discoloration , unable to sleep, vaginal yeast infection , vision problems, weight loss, other side effects, additional information once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show, also useful for other medical problems, uses are not included in product labeling, fluoroquinolones are used in certain patients with the following medical conditions, chancroid, pulmonary exacerbations, airway infections, in cystic fibrosis other than, information, there is no additional information relating to, side effects for these uses, brand names some commonly used brand names are, avelox, cipro i.v, floxin, floxin i.v, levaquin, maxaquin, noroxin, tequin, cipro i.v, floxin, levaquin, noroxin,