Unusual Antibiotic Side Effects - The EM & Acute Care Course

Explore unusual antibiotic side effects in this 31-minute video from The Center for Medical Education's EM & Acute Care Course. Delve into the world of quinolones, focusing on their unexpected impacts such as vivid dreams and other peculiar reactions. Examine the three black box warnings associated with fluoroquinolones, including toxicity syndrome, tendon rupture, and ototoxicity. Investigate neurological symptoms, tendinopathy, and interactions with warfarin and fluconazole. Learn about potential complications like hypoglycemia, hyperkalemia, and rifampin-induced ear pain. Gain valuable insights into these lesser-known antibiotic effects to enhance your clinical knowledge and patient care in emergency and acute care settings.

Intro
Antibiotic Side Effects
Quinolones
Vivid Dreams
Other Side Effects
Three Black Boxes
fluoroquinolone toxicity syndrome
fluoroquinolone rupture
ototoxicity
fluoroquinolone
neuro symptoms
tendinopathy
warfarin
fluconazole
hypoglycemia
hyperkalemia
rifampin
ear pain