Levaquin and Cipro Lawsuits: Antibiotics that Cause Tendon Damage and Rupture
The antibiotics Levaquin (Generic: levofloxacin) and Cipro (Ciprofloxacin) have recently been under the governmental microscope because of the disturbing number of reported serious side effects now on file with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Specifically, Levaquin and Cipro have been linked to tendon damage and ruptures with injuries particularly focusing on the Achilles tendon, the biceps, the rotator cuff (shoulder), as well as the hand and thumb.
Levaquin and Cipro are drugs prescribed by doctors to treat serious bacterial infections. Both medications fall into a group of drugs known as quinolones that fight infections by targeting the infected area and eliminating or limiting the amount of bacteria present. By doing so the drugs assists the body in fighting off the infection. Levaquin is a third generation quinolone, which means that its antibacterial spectrum is wider than that of Cipro, yet both have been linked to harming users and are in question of product liability.
If you are currently taking, or have taken, one of these drugs and experience pain, swelling, or the inflammation of a tendon or tendon rupture, immediately discontinue use of the medication and contact your health care professional right away. Then call the skilled St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Page Cagle for a free consultation.
