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
