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FDA Issues Urgent Warning

By The Associated Press
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The Food and Drug Administration says Cipro and similar antibiotics can cause tendons to rupture. FDA orders makers of the antibiotics to add a 'black box' warning to their products. FDA Issues Urgent Warning
Published: Tue, July 08, 2008 - 10:57 am Last Updated: Tue, July 08, 2008 - 11:00 am
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal drug safety officials have imposed the
government's most urgent warning on Cipro and similar antibiotics,
citing risks that they can cause tendon ruptures, a serious injury
that leaves some patients incapacitated.
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday ordered makers of
flouroquinolone drugs - a potent class of antibiotics - to add a
'black box' warning to their products, which include Cipro,
Levaquin, Floxin and other medications.
Patients should immediately stop taking the medications if they
develop any tendon pain, swelling or inflammation.

(Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

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