with significant vascular disease
* Patients taking multiple interacting medications
This does not automatically mean fluoroquinolones cannot be used. It means the risk-benefit decision needs more attention.
## Why Antibiotic Choice Matters
Using the right antibiotic protects both the patient and the wider community.
Unnecessary antibiotic use can contribute to:
* Side effects
* Allergic reactions
* Drug interactions
* Antibiotic resistance
* Disruption of normal gut bacteria
Antibiotics should therefore be used only when they are likely to help.
## Never Share or Reuse Leftover Antibiotics
Do not keep leftover antibiotics for the next illness or give
