Revista Clínica de Medicina de Familia
ISSN 2386-8201 ISSN 1699-695X
ESQUIVIAS CAMPOS, Marco Antonio; ALVAREZ GALAN, María del Carmen MASSO OROZCO, Javier. Levofloxacin-related Achilles tendon rupture. []. , 2, 8, pp.445-447. ISSN 2386-8201.
The use of flooroquinolones and the associated risk of Achilles tendinitis is well-documented however this drug is commonly prescribed in clinical practice 1,2. We describe a case of Achilles tendinitis and subsequent tendon rupture a few days after taking levofloxacin for a respiratory infection. Early diagnosis and treatment cessation are essential for preventing the risk of tendon rupture 3,4.
: Tendinopathy; Levofloxacin; Adverse Effects.