Tag: fluoroquinolones

Fluoroquinolones and Tendon Rupture: What You Need to Know About the Risks

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause tendon rupture-even after you stop taking them. Learn who's at highest risk, why it happens, and what to do if you're prescribed one.

QT Prolongation with Fluoroquinolones and Macrolides: Monitoring Strategies

Fluoroquinolones and macrolides can cause dangerous QT prolongation, leading to life-threatening heart rhythms. Learn who’s at risk, how to monitor with ECGs, which drugs are safest, and when to avoid these antibiotics entirely.