EPISODE · Nov 7, 2018 · 17 MIN
Sometimes antibiotics can be harmful
from The Poison Terminator · host Carlo de Olim
Fluoroquinolones are antibiotics that can cause adverse effects such as rupture tendons or severe neurological symptoms. Dr. Beatrice Golomb MD, PhD of the Golomb Research Group at UC San Diego will tell us about the risk factors, contraindications, and management of fluoroquinolones adverse effects. We will also discuss tips for patients experiencing adverse effects associated with this drug. Links Dr.Golomb's Fluoroquinolones research study http://www.fqstudy.info/Fluoroquinolone_Effects_Study/Welcome.html Story of a patient who experienced fluoroquinolones adverse effects https://blogs.cdc.gov/safehealthcare/when-prescribed-incorrectly-lifesaving-antibiotics-can-be-dangerous-carry-real-risks/
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Fluoroquinolones are antibiotics that can cause adverse effects such as rupture tendons or severe neurological symptoms. Dr. Beatrice Golomb MD, PhD of the Golomb Research Group at UC San Diego will tell us about the risk factors, contraindications, and management of fluoroquinolones adverse effects. We will also discuss tips for patients experiencing adverse effects associated with this drug. Links Dr.Golomb's Fluoroquinolones research study http://www.fqstudy.info/Fluoroquinolone_Effects_Study/Welcome.html Story of a patient who experienced fluoroquinolones adverse effects https://blogs.cdc.gov/safehealthcare/when-prescribed-incorrectly-lifesaving-antibiotics-can-be-dangerous-carry-real-risks/
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