Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics (avelox, Cipro, Cipro Xl, And Levaquin) - Worsening Of Symptoms In Patients With Myasthenia Gravis - For Health Professionals

Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Recall Summary Certain fluoroquinolone antibiotics (Avelox, Cipro, Cipro XL, and Levaquin) are being recalled across Canada because they can worsen symptoms in patients with myasthenia gravis, a condition affecting muscle strength and control. This recall applies to people with myasthenia gravis who may have been prescribed these antibiotics. The recall is directed at health professionals.

Category

drug recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-DRUGS

Recall date

2012-03-09

Status

Closed

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DRUGS

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/baf53343-4e76-450a-8142-8bb87c20553c