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Flouroquinolones Tendonitis and Tendon Rupture

Fluoroquinolones are a type of antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections. They have been linked to cases of tendonitis and ruptured tendons among other side effects. Fluoroquinolones can severely erode cartilage in joints and lead to tendonitis and ruptured tendons . These injuries usually require surgical repair and may even cause long term disabilities. The FDA's Dr. Renata Albrecht stated that studies have shown that fluoroquinolones can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture by as much as 400 percent.

FDA Announces Black Box Warnings

In July of 2008, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that they will require antibiotic drugs known as fluoroquinolones to carry the black box warning, their most serious warning on their packaging.

There have been several reports to the FDA of tendon damage, and tendon rupture linked to the use of fluoroquinolone antibiotics. These reports have been accumulating since 1994. Common injuries reported are ruptures of the shoulder tendons, Achilles tendon, hand tendons, as well as other tendons.

More than 300 cases of tendon rupture, 250 cases of tendonitis, and 270 cases of other tendon damage linked to fluoroquinolone use have now been submitted to the FDA, and it is likely that many more cases have not yet been reported.

Levaquin is also known as Levofloxacin.

 

Comon Reported Levaquin Side Effects & Complications

  • Ruptured achilles tendon.

  • Ruptured patellar tendon (knee).

  • Ruptured rotator cuff tendon (shoulder).

  • Ruptured bicep tendon.

  • Achilles tendonitis.

  • Patellar tendonitis (knee)

  • Rotator cuff tendonitis (shoulder)

  • Bicep tendonitis

  • Torn ligament

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If you or a loved one have experienced serious side effects or injury as a result of Levaquin such as tendonitis, torn ligament, or ruptured tendons, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact one of our Levaquin lawyers today for more information regarding your legal rights. For more information about a potential Levaquin lawsuit, or Levaquin side effects, fill out our free case evaluation form on this page or call the toll-free: 1.800.856.6405.

Under no circumstances should you discontinue taking any medication, including Flouroquinolones such as Levaquin, without first consulting with your doctor.

 

Ennis & Ennis, P.A. is currently handling cases for the following Levaquin Side Effects:

Ruptured Tendon

Tendonitis

Torn Ligament


If you have experienced Levaquin side effects you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the Levaquin lawyers of Ennis & Ennis, P.A. today for information regarding your potential Levaquin lawsuit or for information about a possible Levaquin class action lawsuit. Fill out our free case evaluation form and our on-staff nurse or one of our Attorneys will contact you regarding your potential Levaquin case.
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