Seniors Taking Cipro Risk Tendon Tears
Patients over the age of 65 who are taking Cipro are at risk for tendon tears, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned.
Ciproflaxin is a powerful antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections of the bladder, kidney, prostate gland, cervix, stomach, intestine, lung, sinus, bone, and skin and as a preventive measure after exposure to anthrax. Made by Bayer AG, it is sold under a variety of names including Cipro, Ciproxin, Ciprobay, and Cipro XR.
On July 8, 2008, the FDA added a black box label warning to Cipro in order alert patients of possible tendon ruptures and tendinitis.
According to the warning, “the risk of tendon effects is higher if you are over 65 years of age, and especially if you are taking corticosteroids.”
Anyone who has been given ciprofloxacin and experiences pain, swelling or inflammation in the area of a tendon should stop taking the drug and contact his or her physician. Patients who experience a snapping or popping sensation in the area of a tendon, note bruising right after an injury in the area of a tendon or are unable to move or bear weight after taking the drug should also contact a doctor immediately.
If you or a loved one has suffered a serious complication after taking ciprofloxacin, contact the attorneys of Carey & Danis. We can help. Carey & Danis is a national law firm that represents individuals injured by America's largest corporations.
