Two Top Brands of Antibiotics Linked to Devastating Tendon Ruptures

Cipro and Levaquin are the two leading brands of drugs that belong to the fluoroquinolone family of antibiotics blamed for hundreds of painfully devastating tendon ruptures and other injuries. The drugs are prescribed to treat bacterial infections throughout the body.

Cipro

Cipro is a top brand of fluoroquinolone antibiotic made by Bayer that is most commonly prescribed to treat infections of the urinary tract and ears, bronchitis, pneumonia, tuberculosis, and some sexually transmitted diseases, among other conditions. Patients taking the drug have suffered painful tendon ruptures in the arms, shoulders, feet, and hands that required extensive surgeries and physical therapy.

Levaquin

Ortho-McNeil makes Levaquin, another popular brand of fluoroquinolone antibiotic, most often prescribed to patients for respiratory infections. The drug has also been linked to an increased risk of tendon ruptures, tendonitis and other injuries in patients.

Other Brands of Fluoroquinolones

The following brands are also antibiotics belonging to the fluoroquinolone family of drugs:

  • Generic ciprofloxacin
  • Cipro XR
  • Proquin XR (ciprofloxacin extended release)
  • Factive (gemifloxacin)
  • Avelox (moxiloxacin)
  • Noroxin (norfloxacin)
  • Floxin
  • Generic oxfloxacin

Get Fluoroquinolone Legal Assistance

Fluoroquinolones have led to painful and debilitating tendon injuries in hundreds of patients. If you or a loved one was injured after taking a drug from the type of antibiotics, you may have legal rights to be financially compensated for your pain and suffering, medical bills, lost income, and other damages. The experienced, aggressive attorneys at Mark & Associates, P.C. can help you achieve the best possible legal resolution of your case. Contact us today  for a free, no-obligation consultation and evaluation of your possible case by completing the case submission form on this page, or call 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448).

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