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Classified as a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, Levaquin (levofloxacin) is an oral or injectable drug that is prescribed in the treatment of critical bacterial infections, including sinus, skin and internal organ infections. Regardless of its effectiveness at killing harmful bacteria, however, Levaquin has been reported to cause a number of severe side effects, including spontaneous tendon rupture and tendonitis (also referred to as tendinopathy or tendinitis).

Tendonitis refers to the inflammation and/or gradual tearing of tendons in the body. Although tendonitis can affect any tendon in the body, this condition typically affects the shoulders, elbows, wrists and heels. Specific names of conditions that are all considered to be different types of tendonitis include:

• Achilles tendonitis
• Golfer’s or tennis elbow
• Jumper’s knee
• Pitcher’s or swimmer's shoulder

While tendonitis is highly treatable, if left undiagnosed or untreated, it can cause tendon rupture and the need for surgery.

Levaquin Tendonitis Symptoms

Indications that a Levaquin patient has developed tendonitis include:

• Dull achy pain
• Inflammation
• Limited range of motion
• Tenderness

While performing certain exercises and icing down the affected area can reduce these uncomfortable symptoms, should these complications persist and interfere with an individual's daily activities, he should seek medical care for a proper diagnosis and treatment options.

Levaquin Tendonitis Treatment

Mild cases of Levaquin tendonitis won't require medical intervention, as injured patients can take over-the-counter pain medications, ice the area and rest to alleviate their conditions. In most severe cases, however, patients may require:

• Corticosteriod injections to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain
• Physical therapy to strengthen the muscles around the injured tendon
• Surgery to repair tendon tears

FDA Warnings About Levaquin & Tendinitis

As an increasing number of patients reported developing serious tendon injuries after taking Levaquin, in December 2001, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a national public warning about the possibility of Levaquin-induced tendonitis and tendon ruptures. Nearly seven years later, in October 2008, the FDA mandated that PriCara, the manufacturer of Levaquin, add black box warning labels to all Levaquin packaging and medication guides.

PriCara has proven to be negligent with this legally binding FDA request, as public reports filed as late as July 2009 indicate that some Levaquin packaging did not contain these strict warning labels.

Compensation for Levaquin Tendinitis

If you or a loved one suffered tendon damage as a result of taking Levaquin, you may qualify to recover compensation for your losses. Losses may include financial, emotional and physical damages. To find out more information, contact a Levaquin law firm today.

"Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Causing Tendon Ruptures"

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:

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