Fluoroquinolones (Antibiotics) Cause Painful Tendon Ruptures, tendonitis, Other Injuries

Cipro and Levaquin are two leading brands of a potent type of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones, which are widely used to treat infections throughout the body. Fluoroquinolones have also been linked to severe tendon ruptures, particularly in the Achilles tendon, rotator cuff (shoulder), biceps, hand, and thumb. In some cases, the injuries are so significant that surgery followed by extensive physical therapy is required. Some patients have been left permanently disabled by the devastating injuries.

While the precise reason why fluoroquinolones cause so many tendon injuries is not known, the drugs are blamed for weakening tendons, which may begin to ache in the days and weeks before a rupture. However, some patients report feeling no pain in the tendon before the injury.

Tendon ruptures and tendonitis normally occur as the result of sports injuries suffered by men in their 20s and 30s, so the link to antibiotic treatments is highly unusual. In addition to tendon ruptures and tendonitis, fluoroquinolones may also result in one or more of the following injuries:

• Swelling of the face and throat
• Difficulty swallowing
• Shortness of breath
• Rapid heartbeat
• Tingling sensation in the fingers or toes
• Hives or itching
• Loss of consciousness

Legal Advice is Available

If you or a loved one has suffered a ruptured tendon, tendonitis or other injury after taking Cipro, Levaquin or another brand of fluoroquinolone antibiotic, you may have legal rights to receive financial compensation for your medical bills, lost income, and other injuries. At Mark & Associates, P.C., our dedicated, aggressive attorneys will fight for 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 by calling 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448).

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