Prevalence, risk factors and treatment outcomes of fluoroquinolones-associated tendinopathy in tuberculosis patients at university hospital, Thailand.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tuberculosis (TB) is an epidemic disease in Thailand. Fluoroquinolones are used to treat TB and have a lengthy treatment course. Therefore, many patients may have adverse effects from these medications. Tendinopathy has been reported as a significant adverse effect of fluoroquinolones. Although the mechanism of tendinopathy from fluoroquinolones is not fully understood, it can progress to a more serious consequence such as a ruptured tendon which can result in morbidity if not treated effectively.

Methods

This study was a single-centered, retrospective descriptive study conducted in patients at a tertiary-level university hospital in Thailand. TB patients who received fluoroquinolones for the treatment of TB from January 2017 to December 2019 were enrolled. This s

SUBMITTER: Chongboonwatana J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10550594 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature