The head of UK’s infection control specialists wants more clarity from the drug regulator on recent advice to only use fluoroquinolone antibiotics when absolutely necessary. Doctors are confused and fearful of legal repercussions if patients experience side effects. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) released an update in January stating that fluoroquinolones should only be prescribed when no other antibiotics are appropriate. Doctors are unsure of the reason for the update and how to balance the risks of fluoroquinolone against other courses of action. Previously, the regulator had only stated that fluoroquinolones should not be prescribed for mild infections.
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Infection specialists call for more clarity on prescribing fluoroquinolones
