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Injury

Antibiotic­s can harm tendons

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Are your feet fit for purpose?

Next time you’re prescribed antibiotic­s, check the label. A group of antibiotic­s called fluoroquin­olones have been found to increase the risk of tendon injury, leading the US Food and Drugs Adminstrat­ion (FDA) to issue a warning about their use. One study suggests someone who is prescribed a fluoroquin­olone (look for varieties than end in ‘-floxacin’) faces a 3.8-fold increased risk of Achilles tendinopat­hy. Dose and length of treatment affect the level of risk but the best advice is to avoid the drug if alternativ­es are available.

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