APO-CIPROFLOX
Posted Wednesday 09 July 2008 - 08:06 AM by John Sollazzo (
MEDIUM
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ATC Code
S01AX13
Warning
Risk of tendon rupture and tendonitis for all fluoroquinolones
Higher risk patients include:
* over age 60;
* taking corticosteroids;
* recipients of kidney, heart, or lung transplants.
Patients should contact their healthcare provider and stop taking fluoroquinolones at the first symptoms of tendon pain, swelling, or inflammation. They should also avoid exercise during this time.
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