Levaquin has been linked to tendon damage and ruptures in the Achilles tendon, the rotator cuff (shoulder), the biceps, the hand, the thumb, and tendonitis
Breaking News - Black Box Warning: On July 8, 2008, drug safety officials imposed the government’s most urgent safety warning on Levaquin and similar antibiotics, citing evidence that they might lead to serious tendon ruptures that could leave patients incapacitated and needing extensive surgery.
The lawfirm of Carey & Danis is currently filing Levaquin lawsuits, alleging that Johnson & Johnson, the manufacturer of Levaquin, did not adequately warn patients and physicians of the risk of tendon injury from Levaquin
Carey & Danis is well-situated to litigate your Levaquin case: In federal court, the Levaquin litigation has been consolidated and centralized before Judge Tunheim in an MDL, or multidistrict litigation, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. The cases are being coordinated for pretrial litigation to prevent duplicative discovery and inconsistent pretrial rulings. The law firm of Carey & Danis has been appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee to help litigate the Levaquin case.
Carey & Danis will file your Levaquin case individually, not as part of a class action: We will represent you on 100% contingency basis which means that there are never any legal fees until we settle your case. We will file your case individually, not as a class action.
For a Free Case Evaluation consultation please Call (314) 678-1207 or click here for Free Evaluation of your case and a Levaquin lawsuit attorney will contact you to answer any of your questions.
Levaquin information:
Levaquin (Generic: levofloxacin) is in a class of antibiotics called fluroquinolone, which have been associated to serious adverse side effects. In particular, Levaquin has been linked to tendon damage and ruptures in the Achilles tendon, the rotator cuff (shoulder), the biceps, the hand, and the thumb.
On July 8, 2008, the Food and Drug Administration ordered makers of fluoroquinolone drugs -- a potent class of antibacterials -- to add a prominent "black box" warning to their products and develop literature for patients emphasizing the risks, citing evidence that they might lead to serious tendon ruptures that could leave patients incapacitated and needing extensive surgery.
Tendon ruptures associated with these drugs continue to occur at a disturbing rate but could be prevented if doctors and patients were more aware of the early warning signals, such as the onset of tendon pain, and switched to other antibiotics.
Some researchers speculate that fluoroquinolones are toxic to tendon fibers and may decrease blood supply in tendons that already have a limited amount of blood supply.The FDA has conducted a new analysis of the available literature and post-marketing adverse event reports. This new analysis reconfirms that use of Levaquin and levofloxacin is associated with an increased risk of tendon rupture. It also demonstrates that despite the current warning of tendon rupture in the labeling for Levaquin and levofloxacin, large numbers of tendon-related adverse events continue to be reported.
Levaquin Tendon Rupture Statistics
The FDA’s database shows 262 reported cases of tendon ruptures, 259 cases of tendonitis, and 274 cases of other tendon disorders.
These numbers may be higher since the recent FDA announcement.
- 61% of the tendon ruptures reported to the FDA was caused by Levaquin;
- 23% of the tendon ruptures reported the FDA was caused by Cipro.
Signs & Symptoms of Tendon Rupture
The tendon most frequently associated to the Levaquin induced ruptures is the Achilles tendon, however Levaquin has also been linked to tendon ruptures in the rotator cuff (shoulder), the biceps, the hand, and the thumb. Below is a brief list of symptoms often associated with an Achilles tendon rupture:
- sudden and severe pain
- swelling and bruising
- difficulty walkingSigns & Symptoms of Tendonitis
Symptoms of tendonitis that are produced near a joint aggravated by movement include the following:
- Pain
- Tenderness
- Mild swelling, in some casesTendonitis in various locations in your body produces these specific types of pain:
- Tennis elbow. This type causes pain on the outer side of your forearm near your elbow when you rotate your forearm or grip an object. Golfer’s elbow causes pain on the inner part of your elbow.
_ Achilles tendonitis. This form causes pain just above your heel.
- Adductor tendonitis. This type leads to pain in your groin.
- Patellar tendonitis. In this type, you experience pain just below your kneecap.
- Rotator cuff tendonitis. This tendinitis leads to shoulder pain.
Contact our Levaquin lawyers at 314-678-1207 or Click here for Free Evaluation of your case.
Breaking News - Black Box Warning: On July 8, 2008, drug safety officials imposed the government’s most urgent safety warning on Levaquin and similar antibiotics, citing evidence that they might lead to serious tendon ruptures that could leave patients incapacitated and needing extensive surgery.
The lawfirm of Carey & Danis is currently filing Levaquin lawsuits, alleging that Johnson & Johnson, the manufacturer of Levaquin, did not adequately warn patients and physicians of the risk of tendon injury from Levaquin
Carey & Danis is well-situated to litigate your Levaquin case: In federal court, the Levaquin litigation has been consolidated and centralized before Judge Tunheim in an MDL, or multidistrict litigation, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota. The cases are being coordinated for pretrial litigation to prevent duplicative discovery and inconsistent pretrial rulings. The law firm of Carey & Danis has been appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee to help litigate the Levaquin case.
Carey & Danis will file your Levaquin case individually, not as part of a class action: We will represent you on 100% contingency basis which means that there are never any legal fees until we settle your case. We will file your case individually, not as a class action.
For a Free Case Evaluation consultation please Call (314) 678-1207 or click here for Free Evaluation of your case and a Levaquin lawsuit attorney will contact you to answer any of your questions.
Levaquin information:
Levaquin (Generic: levofloxacin) is in a class of antibiotics called fluroquinolone, which have been associated to serious adverse side effects. In particular, Levaquin has been linked to tendon damage and ruptures in the Achilles tendon, the rotator cuff (shoulder), the biceps, the hand, and the thumb.
On July 8, 2008, the Food and Drug Administration ordered makers of fluoroquinolone drugs -- a potent class of antibacterials -- to add a prominent "black box" warning to their products and develop literature for patients emphasizing the risks, citing evidence that they might lead to serious tendon ruptures that could leave patients incapacitated and needing extensive surgery.
Tendon ruptures associated with these drugs continue to occur at a disturbing rate but could be prevented if doctors and patients were more aware of the early warning signals, such as the onset of tendon pain, and switched to other antibiotics.
Some researchers speculate that fluoroquinolones are toxic to tendon fibers and may decrease blood supply in tendons that already have a limited amount of blood supply.The FDA has conducted a new analysis of the available literature and post-marketing adverse event reports. This new analysis reconfirms that use of Levaquin and levofloxacin is associated with an increased risk of tendon rupture. It also demonstrates that despite the current warning of tendon rupture in the labeling for Levaquin and levofloxacin, large numbers of tendon-related adverse events continue to be reported.
Levaquin Tendon Rupture Statistics
The FDA’s database shows 262 reported cases of tendon ruptures, 259 cases of tendonitis, and 274 cases of other tendon disorders.
These numbers may be higher since the recent FDA announcement.
- 61% of the tendon ruptures reported to the FDA was caused by Levaquin;
- 23% of the tendon ruptures reported the FDA was caused by Cipro.
Signs & Symptoms of Tendon Rupture
The tendon most frequently associated to the Levaquin induced ruptures is the Achilles tendon, however Levaquin has also been linked to tendon ruptures in the rotator cuff (shoulder), the biceps, the hand, and the thumb. Below is a brief list of symptoms often associated with an Achilles tendon rupture:
- sudden and severe pain
- swelling and bruising
- difficulty walkingSigns & Symptoms of Tendonitis
Symptoms of tendonitis that are produced near a joint aggravated by movement include the following:
- Pain
- Tenderness
- Mild swelling, in some casesTendonitis in various locations in your body produces these specific types of pain:
- Tennis elbow. This type causes pain on the outer side of your forearm near your elbow when you rotate your forearm or grip an object. Golfer’s elbow causes pain on the inner part of your elbow.
_ Achilles tendonitis. This form causes pain just above your heel.
- Adductor tendonitis. This type leads to pain in your groin.
- Patellar tendonitis. In this type, you experience pain just below your kneecap.
- Rotator cuff tendonitis. This tendinitis leads to shoulder pain.
Contact our Levaquin lawyers at 314-678-1207 or Click here for Free Evaluation of your case.
