As per new US FDA warning
fluoroquinolones antibiotics "can increase the occurrence of rare but
serious events of ruptures or tears in the main artery of the body," the
aorta and lead to dangerous bleeding or even death.
The FDA is requiring drug
makers to add a new warning to the packaging, saying "fluoroquinolones
should not be used in patients at increased risk unless there are no other
treatment options available." The FDA says those patients are ones with
"a history of blockages or aneurysms" of blood vessels, high blood
pressure, certain genetic disorders and the elderly.
This is the latest warning
about fluoroquinolones.
In 2015, some patients and
doctors blamed the antibiotics for devastating side effects, including ALS,
Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and even death.
In 2016, the FDA required drug
makers to include warnings the drugs could have disabling effects on tendons,
muscles, joints and nerves. Later that year, the FDA added more warnings about
the risks of mental health side effects and serious blood sugar disturbances.
Dr KK Aggarwal
Padma Shri Awardee
President Elect Confederation of Medical
Associations in Asia and Oceania
(CMAAO)
Group Editor-in-Chief IJCP Publications
President Heart Care Foundation of India
Past National President IMA
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