Fluoroquinolones and Peripheral Neuropathy
Fluoroquinolones are a class of antibiotics that include ciprofloxacin (brand names: Cipro, Cetraxal and Proquin), levofloxacin (Levaquin, Quixin and Iquix), moxifloxacin (brand name: Avelox), gemifloxacin (brand name: Factive) and ofloxacin (brand name: Ofloxacin). One potential side effect that may occur after using Levaquin or … [Read more...]
Fluoroquinolone Injuries are Among the Most Frequently Reported Drug Side Effects
According to a new report, antibiotics in the same class as Avelox (moxifloxacin) were the drugs most frequently associated with reports of persistent adverse effects in 2015. The report appeared in QuarterWatch, a publication of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. QuarterWatch reviews reports made to the Food and Drug … [Read more...]