Fluoroquinolones remain among the most commonly used antibiotics globally. However, a recent study revealed its association with increased risk of aortic disease. Fluoroquinolones are the type of antibiotics sometimes prescribed in the treatment of various bacterial infections, from sinusitis to urinary tract infections. However, they have been marked for bringing potentially dangerous side effects.
Therefore, in 2016 FDA approved safety labeling changes to enhance warning about their association with disabling and potentially permanent side effects and to limit their use. Current Research: A recent study by researchers at Sweden and Denmark revealed the link between use of these antibiotics with the significantly increased risk of aortic disease. They compared the risk of aortic disease in 360,088 people treated with fluoroquinolones with the risk of developing this condition among an…
