Fluoroquinolone antibiotics
Drug / Medication
Class of antibiotics that increase the rate of tendon rupture by about 3.5 fold.
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Videos Mentioning Fluoroquinolone antibiotics
How to Exercise & Eat for Optimal Health & Longevity | Dr. Gabrielle Lyon
Andrew Huberman
A class of antibiotics (e.g., Cipro) that can affect collagen and tendon turnover, increasing the risk of Achilles injuries.
Simple Exercises That Can Repair Tendons, Isometrics vs. Eccentrics, and More — Dr. Keith Baar
Tim Ferriss
Class of antibiotics that increase the rate of tendon rupture by about 3.5 fold.