Levaquin Side Effects Cause Still Unknown
August 3, 2008 by US Drug Recall
Filed under Drug Recalls, Levaquin
Levaquin and other flouroquinolene drugs (including Cipro) have recently recieved a black box warning by the FDA due to the serious tendon injuries they can cause. A black box warning is the highest warning a drug can receive by the FDA and remain on the market.
The tendon ruptures and injuries caused by Levaquin are commonly seen in active, young, adults who usually develop them as a result of participating in a sport. However, the tendon ruptures caused by Levaquin do not have this sports link and may occur at any time regardless of the person’s actions.
Scientists are still unsure of what causes Levaquin to create such devistating injuries. It has been discovered that the tendon ruptures are preventable if the person taking Levaquin (or Cipro) switches to another antibiotic as soon as symptoms present themselves.
If you or a loved one has suffered a Levaquin or other flouroquinolene injury contact McEwen Law Firm today. Our Levaquin attorneys are dedicated to providing you with the compensation you deserve after suffering a devestating Levaquin injury.
McEwen Law Firm offers free, no obligation, consultations to help you review all of your options regarding a Levaquin lawsuit. To contact a Levaquin attorney today call (800)732-3070 or fill out our online contact form.
Levaquin Tendon Rupture Warning
August 1, 2008 by US Drug Recall
Filed under Drug Recalls, Levaquin
Levaquin and other fluoroquinolenes, including Cipro, have been issued a black box warning by the FDA. The black box warning is the highest warning level the FDA can issue regarding a drug, second only to a full blown drug recall.
Fluroquinolenes such as Levaquin and Cipro are strong antibiotics used to treat serious bacterial infections. Unfortunately, these antibiotics have also been linked to serious tendon ruptures, tendinitis, and tendon disorders. These tendon injuries may be so serious they leave the patient incapacitated and/or requiring extensive surgery.
Levaquin Recall Attorney
August 1, 2008 by US Drug Recall
Filed under Drug Recalls, Levaquin
Levaquin levofloxacin may be found in oral or intravenous form. Each form may cause serious Levaquin side effects; however, it is the oral form of Levaquin that has been linked to the most serious problems including tendon rupture.
Oral doses of Levaquin is found in 500mg - 750mg doses. The popular antibiotic is usally taken for a number of weeks and then use is discontinued. Levaquin side effects may occur while taking Levaquin or months after.
Levaquin has been under suspecsion of causing serious injuries, including tendon rupture, since its creation in 1996. At this time, the FDA felt there was inadequate evidence to link Levaquin to tendon ruptures.
It wasn’t until 2006 that Levaquin began receiving the attention it deserves for causing serious side effects, tendon ruptures, tendinitis, and other tendon related disorders.
The attorneys at McEwen Law Firm have extensively researched Levaquin and Levaquin side effects and understand how damaging the drug can be. Our attorneys are dedicated to providing you with the experience, advice, and support you need to receive the compensation you deserve from your Levaquin injuries.
To contact a McEwen Law Firm attorney today call (800) 732-3070 or fill out our online consultation form.
