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drug_recall levaquin-lawsuitLevaquin® is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, a class of drugs that has been linked to severe tendon damage including rupture. The drug has numerous side effects, the most common of which include:
Because of the risk of tendon injury, Levaquin is not always prescribed as a first-resort treatment option. Hundreds of cases of tendon injury caused by fluoroquinolone antibiotics have been reported to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and a significant portion of those are linked to Levaquin use.
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics
As a synthetic fluoroquinolone antibiotic similar to Cipro®, Floxin® and Noroxin®, Levaquin (levofloxacin) is used to treat bacterial infections such as:
Reports to the FDA of Levaquin Tendon Damage
The FDA database shows hundreds of cases of tendon ruptures, tendonitis, and other tendon injuries and side effects linked to the use of fluoroquinolone antibiotics. More than 60% of the tendon ruptures reported to the agency are associated with Levaquin treatment. The cases cite tendon injuries in the:
Achilles Tendon Damage Is Common
The Achilles tendon, which attaches the calf and soleus muscles to the heel bone, is the tendon most often damaged by Levaquin use. The symptoms of a ruptured Achilles tendon include severe, sudden pain, bruising and/or swelling, and difficulty walking. If you are experiencing such symptoms and you have been or are currently being treated with Levaquin, you should contact your physician right away.
Levaquin and Your Legal Rights
Severe side effects of an antibiotic can cause physical problems and significant medical bills. If you've suffered losses due to a Levaquin side effect, talk to an attorney today to learn more about your legal options.
A class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones needs heightened warnings about the risk of tendon rupture and tendonitis, said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday.
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics include: