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LEVAQUIN® & CIPRO® PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY
LEVAQUIN (Levofloxacin) is in a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolone, which have come under attack in recent months as being linked to serious adverse side effects specifically tendon damage and ruptures in the Achilles tendon, the rotator cuff, the biceps, the hand, and the thumb.
On July 8, 2008, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a "black box" warning on Levaquin and similar antibiotics, citing evidence that they might lead to serious tendon damage and ruptures.
- Many cases filed in courts across the country have been transferred to the District Court of Minnesota, designated as MDL 1943
- Used for pneumonia, chronic bronchitis, urinary tract infections, and sinusitis
- Manufactured by Ortho-McNeil/Johnson & Johnson
- 7/8/08 FDA mandates a black box warning regarding tendon ruptures and tendonitis
- 2007 Sales $1.6 Billion
- March 2007, FDA granted Levaquin pediatric exclusivity
Serious Side-Effects
If you or a loved one have taken Levaquin and suffered from tendon damage or ruptures in the Achilles tendon, the rotator cuff, the biceps, the hand, or the thumb you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
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Our attorneys are here to help you obtain compensation for your injuries due to Levaquin use. Please contact us today for a Free evaluation by calling James F. Humphreys & Associates, L.C. 1-877-341-2595 or by completing our online form.
