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In 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the labeling of Cipro® (ciprofloxacin) to highlight the risk of a severe side effect: tendon ruptures of the hand, shoulder, and heel that may require surgical repair or cause long-term disability. As part of the update, patients who experienced symptoms of tendon injury while taking Cipro were urged to discontinue use of the drug and consult with a physician.

A Fluorquinolone Antibiotic

Cipro is a synthetic fluoroquinolone antibiotic that was introduced some 20 years ago by its manufacturer, Bayer Pharmaceuticals. It's a broad-spectrum drug used to treat more than 10 kinds of infections, including:

• UTIs (urinary tract infections)
• E. coli
• Pneumonia
• Lower respiratory infections
• Prostatitis
• STDs (sexually transmitted diseases)
• Septicemia

Potentially Serious Side Effects

About one out of every 10 patients given Cipro will experience side effects of some kind. Most of the side effects are mild or moderate. However, many Cipro-related tendon rupture cases have been reported to the FDA in the years since Cipro and its counterparts under other brand names (Ciproxin, Ciprobay, Cipro XR) were made widely available, prompting the FDA to require that Cipro's package insert include the warning above about tendon ruptures.

Children may also suffer Cipro side effects. According to the U.S. National Institutes of Health, Cipro may cause joint damage in children. Adults and children who experience an adverse Cipro side effect should talk to a physician immediately to determine whether or not treatment should be continued.

What to Do about Cipro Side Effects

Bayer Pharmaceuticals has acknowledged that their product may cause severe tendon damage. If you have experienced such a serious side effect due to Cipro, contact an attorney in your area to talk about your legal options. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical costs, lost wages or other losses caused by Cipro side effects.

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