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¹Department of Medicine, Bon Secours Hospital, Glasnevin.

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Quinolone antibiotics can cause rare but serious tendon ruptures. This case report emphasizes considering this risk in patients with acute limb pain after quinolone exposure.

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Pharmacology

Background:

Tendon rupture is a known adverse effect associated with fluoroquinolone antibiotic use.
Early identification and management are crucial for favorable outcomes.

Observation:

A 76-year-old male presented with acute left upper limb pain and ecchymosis.
Ultrasound revealed a partial left biceps tendon rupture.

Findings:

Conservative management, including analgesia and reassurance, was initiated.
The patient's symptoms were attributed to a quinolone-induced tendon injury.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering quinolone-induced tendon rupture in the differential diagnosis of acute limb pain.
Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion in patients prescribed these antibiotics.