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Rupture of multiple tendons after levofloxacin therapy.

Braun D, Petitpain N, Cosserat F, Loeuille D, Bitar S, Gillet P, Trechot P.

Pneumology Department, Maillot Hospital, 54150 Briey, France.

An 80-year-old man treated by levofloxacin developed multiple tendon ruptures. His symptoms resolved over 9 months after levofloxacin discontinuation. Nasal corticosteroid therapy, aging and chronic respiratory insufficiency were probably predisposing factors in this patient.

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PMID: 15589446 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]