The US Food and Drug Administration is warning the public that a popular call of antibiotics may cause sudden serious and potentially permanent nerve damage. Known as fluoroquinolones, these antibiotics are commonly used to treat a variety of illnesses. They are commonly prescribed for respiratory infections and urinary tract infections. In 2011, more than 23 million patients were prescribed one of these medications.
Fluoroquinolones include:
- Ciprofloxacin (Cipro)
- Gemifloxacin (Factive)
- Levofloxacin (Levaquin)
- Moxifloxacin (Avelox)
- Norfloxacin (Noroxin)
- Ofloxacin (Floxin)
The FDA
