Ciprofloxacin
Ciprofloxacin
ATC Code: S01AX13
Warning
Risk of tendon rupture and tendonitis for all fluoroquinolones
Higher risk patients include:
* over age 60;
* taking corticosteroids;
* recipients of kidney, heart, or lung transplants.
Patients should contact their healthcare provider and stop taking fluoroquinolones at the first symptoms of tendon pain, swelling, or inflammation. They should also avoid exercise during this time.
Evidence
Good
Reference
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