Fluoroquinolones are associated with tendinitis and tendon rupture

Leprosy Mailing List, January 19th, 2009

Ref.: Fluoroquinolones are associated with tendinitis and tendon rupture
From: Frankel Richard I., Honolulu, Hawaii, USA


Dear Dr. Noto,

More recent data indicate that fluoroquinolones as a group are also associated with tendinitis and tendon rupture. Those prescribing them should be aware of this and of the clinical presentation of these disorders. Some information is available at
http://www.fda.gov/cder/drug/InfoSheets/HCP/fluoroquinolonesHCP.htm

Sincerely,

Richard I. Frankel, M.D., M.P.H., F.A.C.P.
Emeritus Professor of Medicine
University of Hawai'i