quinolones and Achilles tendon rupture

Report By: Janos Baombe - Speciality Emergency Trainee
Search checked by Janos Baombe - Speciality Emergency Trainee
Institution: Manchester Royal Infirrmary
Date Submitted: 6th December 2009
Last Modified: 7th December 2009
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [patients] prescribed a course of [ciprofloxacin/quinolone] is there an increased risk of [spontaneous Achilles tendon rupture] over the next year?