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: Lawyers and SettlementsPatient's Tendon "Sheared Off" After Levaquin Use
Full post as published by Lawyers and Settlements on October 24, 2008 (boomark / email).
Levaquin
alleging tendon rupture and tendonitis that may have been caused by Levaquin
Cipro
The FDA is seeking to add black box warnings of the risk of tendon rupture associated with Cipro and Levaquin.
The ruptures can involve Achilles tendon, shoulder, hand, bicep or thumb tendons, and is especially increased in patients older than 60, or people who have received kidney, heart or lung transplants, as well as people on steroid therapy...
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Avelox
antibiotic linked to tendon ruptures and other side effects.
FDA
Anitmocribials to Carry a Boxed Warning About Risk for Tendinitis and Tendon Rupture

Levaquin: This Antibiotic Doesn't Leave You Aching for More
FDA Sued for Stronger Warnings on Certain Antibiotics
Article Detailing Antibiotics' Dangers (Cipro, Levaquin)
FDA To Seek Black-Box Warning on Cipro and Levaquin
More Accounts of Cipro/Levaquin Side Effects
Tendinitis and Tendon Rupture Lead to Black Box Warning
Black Box Warning Issued for Antibiotics








