FDA Issues Warning About Increased Aortic Aneurysm From Quinolones

By PPN News Staff

The FDA has issued a warning regarding an increased risk for rare but serious ruptures or tears in the aorta with fluoroquinolone therapy. 

These tears, called aortic dissections, or ruptures of an aortic aneurysm can lead to dangerous bleeding or even death. They can occur with fluoroquinolones for systemic use given by mouth or through an injection.