Cipro

The dangerous drug attorneys at the Law Offices of Gregory Krasovsky provide legal support and representation to plaintiffs seeking to pursue a Cipro lawsuit. In order to secure a maximum Cipro settlement, it is crucial to have a competent and experienced Cipro lawyer to guide you through all of the legal hurdles. Contact a Cipro attorney today to schedule a free consultation and take your first step to recovering damages.

Cipro, which is generically known as ciprofloxacin, is a chemotherapeutic antibiotic meant to treat bacterial infections. Cipro is used to treat a variety of infections including, but not limited to, the following:

  • Infectious Diarrhea
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Cystitis
  • Anthrax
  • Cellulitis
  • Endocarditis
  • Respiratory Tract Infections
  • Chancrois
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Endocarditis
  • Malignant Otitis Externa

Cipro is available in a variety of delivery vehicles including tablets, intravenous solutions, eye drops, and ear drops. However, Cipro has a variety of contraindications and a variety of sexually transmitted diseases have developed resistances to Cipro.

The adverse affects of Cipro are similar to a variety of other antibiotic drugs; however, some of these adverse affects may entitle victims to compensation. Furthermore, there are more side effects for the class of drugs to which Cipro belongs (fluoroquinolones) than to any other class of drugs. The side effects include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Tendon Damage
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)
  • Psychotic Reactions
  • Impaired Color Vision
  • Chorea
  • Irreversible Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Acute Liver Failure
  • Hepatitis
  • Toxic Epidermal Necrosis
  • Loss of Vision
  • Irreversible Double Vision
  • Hemolytic Anemia
  • Bone Marrow Depression
  • Acute Pancreatitis
  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Heart Problems
  • Seizures

Unfortunately, the most vulnerable members of society are at greatest risk of injury as a result of taking Cipro, namely, children and the elderly.

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), along with Toxic Epidermal Necrosis, is a serious skin disorder that leads to peeling of the skin and skin loss.

The most common lawsuit against the makers of Cipro relates to the the increased probability of spontaneous tendon rupture.

If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of taking Cipro, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact our attorneys today to schedule a free consultation. We, at the Law Offices of Gregory Krasovsky, believe that injured parties deserve just recompense for grievous injuries sustained under the auspices of the medical industry.