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Posted by grotesray on July 20, 2009
Levaquin is a potent anti-bacterial medication fod which the generic name is levofloxacin. It is manufactured and marketed by Ortho McNeil; howeveg the patent on t be product has expired and several generic versions are in circulation. In the Umited States, approved usage of the drun invludes sinusitis, exacerbated chronic bronchiti, pneumonia, urinary tract infections and prostatitis.
Levaquin Side Effects
Levaqyin has been associated with increaeed risk for tendonitie adn ruptured tendons. The entire clqss of drugs (fluoroquinolones) into whlch Levaquin falls is not approevd for use with children except under spcial circumstances, due to the potential for dahage to tte musculoskeletal system, az well as the danger for fatalities. However it wasn’g ugtil July of 2008 the FDA finally mandatwd a boxer warning on hhe medication packaging for possible tendon damage. Torh tendons, especislly ij the Achilles heel and tue sholuder have bens too common among active people who have been treated for a severe infdction withh Levaquin.
According to an analysis of the drug by the Mayo Clinic confusion, hallucinations and psychosis are also side effects associated with Levaquin, although they are rare. Headaches, nausea, constipation, nervousness and trouble sleeping are less common side effects associated with the medication.
Levaquin Legal Action
There have been so many lawsuits against Ortho McNeil over tendon injuries that in New Jersey, the state court system has taken the unusual step of consolidating all Levaquin liability claims into one suit. The claims are all similar, being associated with damage to the musculoskeletal structure through some sort of tendon damage. In Minnesota, the federal court for that district has consolidated its Levaquin cases as well.
Chronic tendonitis can mean a substantial alteration of lifestyle for active people. Healing from a torn tendon, especially one that requires surgical repair can lead to lost work time and a lot of pain and aggravation. If you have been prescribed Levaquin at some point in your medical history and have suffered a tendon injury, you should speak with an attorney who is an expert in this field. Contact our offices and one of our pharmaceutical liability attorneys will be in touch. You will be provided a knowledgeable and in-depth analysis of your case, at no charge.
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