quinolone
DNA replication blocker
Quinolone is a class of synthetic antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections.
These drugs work by interfering with bacterial DNA replication.
Common quinolones include ciprofloxacin and levofloxacin, prescribed for urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, and other conditions: The doctor prescribed a quinolone for my sinus infection.
Medical dispensing authorization
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- oralOf the mouth
- intravenousInto the vein
therapy · UTI · pneumonia · sinusitis · bronchitis · prostatitis · osteomyelitis · anthrax
Pale yellow halogen gas
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- piperazineCyclic diamine compound
- heterocyclicRing with non-carbon members
- substitutionExchange of one for another
Hereditary code molecule
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
- inhibitionMental check on behavior
- bactericidalAble to destroy microbes
- broad-spectrumEffective across many varieties
Gram-negative rod-shaped bacterium
- staphylococcusSpherical bacteria in clusters
- salmonellaFoodborne bacterial illness
- chlamydiaBacterial venereal infection
- mycoplasmaCell-wall-free bacterium
Permanent DNA alteration
- chromosomalRelating to genetic structures
- cross-resistanceTolerance extending across related agents
- overuseExcessive employment of something
- acquiredCame to possess
Tendon damage from strain
- neuropathyDamage to peripheral nerves
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- contraindicationReason to avoid treatment
- hypoglycemiaInsufficient blood glucose
ciprofloxacin
Fluoroquinolone antimicrobial agent
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
intravenous · therapy · UTI · pneumonia · sinusitis · bronchitis · prostatitis · osteomyelitis · anthrax · prophylaxis
fluorine
Pale yellow halogen gas
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- piperazineCyclic diamine compound
- heterocyclicRing with non-carbon members
DNA
Hereditary code molecule
- replicationAct of duplicating precisely
- inhibitionMental check on behavior
- bactericidalAble to destroy microbes
pseudomonas
Gram-negative rod-shaped bacterium
- staphylococcusSpherical bacteria in clusters
- salmonellaFoodborne bacterial illness
- chlamydiaBacterial venereal infection
mutation
Permanent DNA alteration
- chromosomalRelating to genetic structures
- cross-resistanceTolerance extending across related agents
- overuseExcessive employment of something
tendinopathy
Tendon damage from strain
- neuropathyDamage to peripheral nerves
- cartilageFlexible connective body tissue
- contraindicationReason to avoid treatment
quinoloneantiviral
Agent blocking viral spread
antifungal · antiparasitic · antimalarial · antiretroviral · antihelminthic