dramatic than the evidence supports. The safer and more accurate message is that these drugs have real risks that should be weighed against their benefits.
## What Are Fluoroquinolones?
Fluoroquinolones are broad-spectrum antibiotics that interfere with enzymes bacteria need to copy and repair their DNA.
They may be prescribed for certain:
* Urinary tract infections
* Respiratory infections
* Gastrointestinal infections
* Bone and joint infections
* Prostate infections
* Serious bacterial infections when alternatives are limited
They are not the best choice for every infection, and doctors are encouraged to avoid them for some uncomplicated infections
