quinolones

Quinolones are a type of antibiotics that are used to treat infections. They are sometimes called "last resorts," because they are not always effective, and they can be dangerous if they are not taken properly.

  • The quinolones are not effective against this type of infection.

  • The quinolones are very dangerous if they are not taken properly.

Definition of quinolones

noun

Any of several isomeric ketones derived from quinoline.

noun

Any of a range of broad-spectrum antibiotics, related to nalidixic acid, based on this structure.

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