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Cipro Tendon Rupture

Cipro® tendon rupture cases have been steadily accumulating in the FDA's database. Of the 260+ tendon rupture cases reported to the FDA as of 2007, nearly one-quarter were linked to Cipro use. In fact, the first case of tendon rupture linked to Cipro was reported in 1987, the same year that Cipro was released to the U.S. market by its manufacturer, Bayer Pharmaceuticals.

Cipro: A Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic

Cipro (generic name, ciprofloxacin) is a fluoroquinolone, a bactericidal antibiotic used to fight infections. It's an effective medication, but the side effects of Cipro and other fluoroquinolones such as Levaquin, Noroxin and Floxin have resulted in both (1) stringent warnings on the packaging for these drugs and (2) fluoroquinolone lawsuits initiated by patients who've suffered injuries due to treatment with a fluoroquinolone antibiotic.

Tendons that May Rupture

The link between fluoroquinolones and tendon damage has been described, but it is not yet known howantibiotics such as Cipro damage tendons. A tendon injury may occur as early as a few hours after the initial administration of a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, or it could be up to six months later. The onset of a tendon rupture is usually sudden, with sharp pain in the tendon, which may be in the:

Elbow
Shoulder
Knee
Wrist
Thumb
Heel
Other sites

Achilles Tendon Rupture Is Common

An Achilles tendon rupture is the most frequently seen type of tendon rupture related to Cipro use. The symptoms of an Achilles tendon rupture (tear) are usually:

Pain and swelling near the heel, where the tendon attaches calf muscles to the heel bone
Difficulty or complete inability to bend the foot downward
Difficulty walking normally
Inability to rise up on the toes on the injured leg, if the tendon is completely ruptured

If you have experienced these symptoms following treatment with Cipro — or damage to another tendon — contact your healthcare provider. If you are currently taking Cipro, you may be advised to discontinue its use.

Get Help for a Cipro Tendon Rupture

If you suspect that your tendon injury is related to Cipro treatment, contact an attorney in your area regarding your losses. Your medical bills and other damages may be eligible for financial compensation.

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