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drug_recall floxin-and-noroxinFloxin® (ofloxacin) and Noroxin® (norfloxacin) are fluoroquinolone antibiotics, used to kill bacteria that cause certain types of infections. Floxin was approved in 1990, and Noroxin was the first fluoroquinolone approved in 1986.
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as Noroxin, Floxin, Cipro®, and Levaquin® have been shown to cause tendon damage in a portion of the patients treated with these drugs. It is not yet known how antibiotics damage tendon tissue, but hundreds of reports of tendon injuries due to fluoroquinolone treatment have been submitted to the FDA since the introduction of these drugs to the U.S. market.
Floxin (Ofloxacin)
Floxin, made by Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, is used to treat infections and conditions such as:
Noroxin (Norfloxacin)
Norfloxacin, made by Merck & Co., is used to treat infections caused by bacteria, such as:
Fluoroquinolone Lawsuits
Hundreds of patients across the United States have suffered severe side effects of these antibiotics, and many patients have initiated fluoroquinolone lawsuits to recover the cost of their medical bills and other damages. Tendon rupture injuries sometimes result in permanent disability or require extensive surgery to treat.
Get Compensation for Damages
When a defective drug causes a bizarre side effect such as tendon damage, the losses that innocent patients incur may well be eligible for compensation. The following costs are often covered by a successful settlement or court award:
Consult an Experienced Attorney
If you have developed tendonitis, a tendon rupture, or another serious side effect after taking Noroxin or Floxin, contact an experienced attorney today to discuss your legal rights.