AMNews: July 28, 2008. FDA requires black-box warnings for fluoroquinolones ... American Medical News: "FDA requires black-box warnings for fluoroquinolones
Associated risk of tendon injuries is higher among older patients, those on steroids and transplant recipients.
By Susan J. Landers, AMNews staff. July 28, 2008.
Washington -- The Food and Drug Administration has notified the makers of fluoroquinolone antimicrobials that they need to place boxed warnings on the labels of seven drugs in this class because they pose a risk for tendinitis and tendon rupture.
The FDA said a medication guide to inform patients also is necessary."/.../
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