Table 2.

Adverse effects due to fluoroquinolones related to patients at incremental risk [61].

Adverse effect	Patients at incremental risk
QT syndrome	Treatment with non-potassium-sparing diuretics or significant baseline bradycardia
Tendonitis	Older age, male, chronic renal disease, corticosteroid use
Retinal detachment	Age, past history, cataract surgery
Aortic dissection	Age, hypertension, congenital aortic valve anomalies, hereditary connective system disorders
Dysglycemias	Advanced age, diabetes, renal insufficiency and concurrent use of hypoglycemic drugs (especially sulphonylureas)
Psychiatric effects	Personal or family history