Consider Adding Special Notes on Kids' Quinolone Rxs

August 2014

You'll hear more about the safety of systemic quinolones in KIDS.

Labeling still warns not to use quinolones in children due to the risk of permanent cartilage and joint damage.

But this is based on studies in puppies...not human kids.

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Table of Contents

Infectious Diseases Watch For NEW Antibiotics for Skin Infections
Measles Identify Patients Who Could Benefit From Measles Vaccination
Diabetes Consider a GLP-1 Agonist for Diabetic Patients on 2 or 3 Oral Meds
Pediatrics Consider Adding Special Notes on Kids' Quinolone Rxs
Benzodiazepines Help Patients Taper Off Benzodiazepines
Neurology & Pain Test Patients With Memory Loss
Sleep Disorders Avoid Sedatives With Sleep Apnea
Fungal Infections Suggest Topical Jublia for Patients Who Can't Use Oral Terbinafine
Infectious Diseases Help Avoid Serious Interactions With Long-Term Antibiotics
Opioids Alert Patients About Changes to Their Tramadol Rxs
Diabetes Use Pioglitazone for Most Patients...if a Glitazone is Needed
Cardiology Don't Use the New Oral Antiplatelet Drug Zontivity Alone
Antiepileptics Watch for Three New Antiepileptics
Practice Caution Patients About Flammable Meds