Levaquin Tendon Injuries Lawsuit

Levaquin is a “quinolone” antibiotic used in adults as a lung, sinus, skin, and urinary tract infection treatment when such infections are caused by certain bacteria.

However, recent lawsuits allege that Levaquin may cause a higher incidence of tendon injuries, including tendon rupture, in people who are older than 60 or who are on corticosteroid therapy.

According to lawsuits filed in the matter, "Levaquin-induced tendon injury involves the degradation of the tendon tissue, leading to severe and permanent injuries.”

When Levaquin entered the market, warnings about tendon side effects were required on all fluoroquinolone labels, but were buried in a long list of potential adverse reactions, the plaintiffs claim. In addition, the warnings did not advise that tendon injury was tripled with fluoroquinolone use in people older than 60 and in those who are on corticosteroid therapy, according to the complaints.

In fact, Levaquin manufacturers marketed the drug toward the elderly, especially those with upper respiratory infections who were likely to be chronic corticosteroid users, the suits state.

"More disturbingly, Defendants' promotional campaign was themed on Levaquin's excellent safety profile and failed to disclose the risks of tendon injury," the complaints say.

After world-wide studies revealed the tendon risks to Levaquin users, the defendants updated their label for the antibiotic, the lawsuits claim. However, the new warning only included information about the risks to people who were on corticosteroid therapy and contained no warnings about risks to the elderly, according to the complaints in the lawsuits.

If you or someone you love has been harmed by Levaquin, you are urged to contact the law firm of Audet & Partners to protect your legal rights.  You may call us toll-free at 800.965.1461 or use the simple form on the right of this page.

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