Drug Interactions - Giving Sucralfate with Fluoroquinolones

Original Presentation Date:
01/27/2016

Free (Non-CE / CE Eligible)
Free for Premium Membership subscribers

The subject of this Evidence Based Update is drug interactions - specifically the administration of gastroprotectants and antimicrobials. Read more on this topic: http://vetvine.com/forums/topic/643/sucralfate-co-administration-with-other-drugs Discussion includes: - General principles of drug interactions - Common clinical scenarios when gastroprotectants might be administered with an antimicrobial - Use of fluoroquinolones in clinical practice - The effect of giving a gastroprotectant (sucralfate) with a fluoroquinolone, and whether the dosing of the medications needs to be staggered - The Specialist's Spin on managing patients that require gastroprotectants and an antibiotic. Running time: 15 mins Member fee: $14.95; Free registration for new Members, Unlimited Plus members and Evidence Based Update subscribers (https://www.vetvine.com/article/181/evidence-based-update-subscriptions)

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