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Levaquin is an antibiotic drug prescribed for the treatment of lung, sinus, skin and urinary tract infections in adults. This fluoroquinolone type of antibiotic is popular among doctors for being able to kill several bacteria that cause infection, and is also implemented when the infection becomes resistant to other antibiotics. However, there are many risks associated with Levaquin, including tendon ruptures and even tears.

Although the risk of tendon rupture is noted on the drug label, the amount of tendon tears and ruptures reported has been continual, even though side effects often go unreported or are misdiagnosed as rheumatoid arthritis.

The reoccurring reported side effects led the FDA to enforce a mandatory black box warning label for fluoroquinolone antibiotics, including Levaquin. The warning highlights and emphasizes the associated risks of tendon-related problems.

The risk of developing tendon disorders or tendon rupture increase in:

• Those over the age of 60
• Those who are taking corticosteroid drugs
• Transplant recipients; specifically heart, lung and kidney transplants

Tendon ruptures and injuries can be devastating and may affect use of the injured limb. Along with tendon tears and ruptures, you may experience symptoms such as pain, swelling, inflammation and bruising in tendons such as the Achilles, shoulder, hand or legs from using fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as Levaquin.

If you or someone you know has surfed from a tendon rupture or tear after taking Levaquin, contact the personal injury lawyers at the Strom Law Firm, LLC today for a free consultation to review the facts of your case.

The pharmaceutical industry has developed many life saving medications.

However, in a race to get their drugs and/or devices to market, many pharmaceutical companies ignore or do not anticipate the crippling side effects of medications or medical devices that later lead to injury and even death.

Did you know that every year approximately 200,000 Americans die from prescription drug reactions? While the U.S. government pours billions of dollars into illegal drug interdiction every year, more Americans die from legal, prescription drugs than illegal ones. Everyone is asking, “Where is the FDA, busy approving another new drug?” and “How many more will die from that one?”

If you or a loved one have been injured or died as a result of a dangerous prescription drug, over the counter medication, herbal supplement, vitamin, or defective medical device you need an experienced pharmaceutical liability law firm willing to stand up for your rights and seek justice on your behalf.