Cipro / Ciprofloxacin
Cipro (Ciprofloxacin), a member of the quinolone group of antibiotics, is used to treat bacterial infections of the abdomen, skin, bones, urinary tract, and lower respiratory system. Doctors also prescribe the antibiotic for the treatment of bronchial infections, typhoid fever, prostate gland infections and tuberculosis. Cipro gained national attention when doctors announced that the antibacterial drug is effective against inhalation anthrax.
A number of side effects have been linked to the use of Cipro. Side effects may include rashes, fever, jaundice, shortness of breath, tingling, itching, and hives. Rarely, fatal allergic reactions are reported in first time users. Patients taking certain asthma medications, including Theophylline, in conjunction with Cipro have also reported reactions.
Cipro has also been linked to tendon ruptures. A recent study conducted on lab rats in Germany revealed that the rodents' Achilles tendons underwent "degenerative alterations" shortly after Cipro therapy began. Researchers now believe that Cipro may have a toxic effect on connective tissue structures, a theory that may explain tendon ruptures. In the study, ruptures continued to occur even after the animals stopped receiving the drug.
See your doctor if you have experienced serious health problems after taking Cipro. In addition, it may be important to contact an attorney who can help you protect your legal rights. Please keep in mind that there may be time limits within which you must commence suit.
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