Question #24 answer
If FQs are associated with lots of collateral damage and many concerning adverse effects, why are they still used?
A. Because they are cheap – Ciprofloxcain, levofloxacin, and moxifloxacin are all fairly inexpensive now.
C. Because they offer oral options for Pseudomonas – We have very few oral antibiotics with activity versus Pseudomonas. Being able to avoid IV antibiotics is a big deal and that means ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, and delafloxacin will likely have a role until other options become available.
D. Because they are still the best option for some infection types – FQs penetrate the prostate better than almost any other antibiotic available and are super useful for anthrax or plague. Until more alternative agents become available do not expect to see the FQs withdrawn from the market.
E. All answers are correct