Harmful side of some antibiotics

Fluoroquinolones are a popular class of antibiotics used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections including respiratory and urinary tract infections.  
These drugs are available under the generic names: ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin, gemifloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin etc. in different parts of the world including Bangladesh. But studies have found that fluoroquinolones are not safe drugs. These medicines may cause serious harm to humans that include sudden and potentially permanent nerve damage known as peripheral neuropathy. Other side effects of the drugs include detached retina (something that can cause blindness), acute kidney failure, depression, hallucinations and psychotic behaviour. The US FDA has been strengthening warning about the harmful effects of these drugs.
In Bangladesh, fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, levofloxacin) are frequently prescribed without evaluating the side effects of these drugs on patients. I strongly feel that our medical practitioners and drug administration should review the potential damaging effects of these drugs and control their use.