OVERVIEW

Fluoroquinolones Warnings & Side Effects - What You Need to Know is organized by The Rx Consultant and will be held from Dec 23, 2017 - Dec 23, 2020.

The target audience for this medical event is targeted to pharmacists and nurses. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 1.5 CE Credits.

Course Description:
Subsequently, the labels of all systemic (oral and injectable) fluoroquinolones were updated with strengthened warnings, including a revised boxed warning. The revisions include "limitation of use" statements advising that, in the treatment of acute bacterial sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, and uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs), fluoroquinolones should be reserved for patients who have no other options.

Course Objectives:
• Describe the spectrum of activity of fluoroquinolones and discuss dosing considerations. List 3 types of infections for which fluoroquinolones may be indicated, and 3 types for which their use should usually be avoided.
• Discuss serious side effects of fluoroquinolones, including: tendon damage, peripheral neuropathy, central nervous system effects, cardiac arrhythmias, gastrointestinal side effects, blood glucose abnormalities, ocular toxicity, and skin/allergic reactions. Discuss the use of fluoroquinolones in children and adolescents, and during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Counsel patients with new fluoroquinolone prescriptions about proper administration, common side effects, drug interactions, and serious side effects for which they should contact their prescriber.

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.