Abstract
Tendinitis and tendon ruptures induced by fluoroquinolones, while uncommon, have been documented in the literature since 1983. We report five cases of tendinitis induced by fluoroquinolones, three caused by levofloxacin and two by ciprofloxacin. We revise actual knowledge of this association and we insist on how important is an early detection to prevent tendon rupture.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Comparative Study
MeSH terms
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Achilles Tendon / diagnostic imaging
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Achilles Tendon / injuries
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Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / adverse effects*
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Anti-Infective Agents / adverse effects*
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Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary / adverse effects*
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Ciprofloxacin / adverse effects*
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Female
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Humans
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Levofloxacin*
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Ofloxacin / adverse effects*
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Rupture
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Tendinopathy / chemically induced*
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Tendinopathy / diagnosis
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Tendinopathy / diagnostic imaging
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Ultrasonography
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Anti-Infective Agents
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Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary
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Ciprofloxacin
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Levofloxacin
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Ofloxacin