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Lawsuits Possible for Victims of Levaquin Tendon Ruptures
Levaquin is a quinolone antibiotic manufactured by Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson.
How is Levaquin administered?
Levaquin can be administered in the form of tablets, oral solutions and injections. The tablets are available in 250 mg, 500 mg and 750 mg strengths. The medication is designed to be taken once per day for 3, 5, 7, 10, 14 or 28, as prescribed by a physician. It is important to take Levaquin at the same time every day.
Why is Levaquin prescribed?
Levaquin is prescribed to treat certain bacterial infections in adults. Specifically, it has been approved by the FDA to treat the following infections when those infections are caused by certain bacteria:
- Sinus Infections
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Skin Infections
- Prostatitis
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Kidney Infections
- Inhalational Anthrax
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What is the history of Levaquin?
The FDA first approved the drug in 1996 to treat some common types of bacterial infections in adults including types of sinusitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, skin infections and urinary tract infections. The drug gained approvals to treat other types of these bacterial infections in 1998, 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2004. In 2004, Levaquin oral solution was approved by the FDA and additional approvals for Levaquin tablets came in 2005 and 2007.
In July 2008, the FDA required that Levaquin begin to carry a black box warning on its packaging. The black box warning is the most serious warning that the FDA requires drug manufacturers to put on their packaging. A black box warning means that the FDA knows of reputable medical studies that indicate that the drug poses a serious threat of significant or life threatening adverse reactions. In the case of Levaquin, the FDA required its manufacturer to warn patients of the potential for tendon rupture and tendonitis. While certain patients are at greater risk of developing these serious complications, any Levaquin user can be a victim of these adverse reactions. Patients experiencing tendon pain, swelling or inflammation are urged to seek immediate medical attention and to stop taking Levaquin.
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Lawsuits have already been filed in the U.S. claiming that Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals knew of the tendon danger and failed to warn patients to seek medical attention for symptoms of tendon rupture. If you have suffered from a tendon rupture while on Levaquin then you may be entitled to legal damages. Please consult with a Levaquin lawyer as soon as possible to discuss your rights.
