Tequin Information

Tequin (Gatifloxacin) is an antibiotic used to treat acute sinus infections, pneumonia, complications of chronic bronchitis, kidney and urinary tract infections, and gonorrhea. Gatifloxacin is in a class of popular antibiotics called fluoroquinolone. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics are highly potent. At one time they were considered relatively safe but have since become potentially troublesome with irreversible side effects. Other antibiotics in the same class include ciprofloxacin (Cipro) and levofloxacin (Levaquin) among others.

Tequin has been recently linked to dangerous and potentially fatal side effects including hypergylcemia (high blood sugar), hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) and diabetic ketoacidosis (severe out of control blood sugar) leading to diabetic coma, severe liver damage, and death. Tequin has also been shown to cause side effects such as fatal allergic reactions, irregular heartbeats, fainting, muscle damage, dangerous diarrhea, cardiovascular problems, kidney disease and renal insufficiency, seizures and psychosis.

On March 1, 2006, a new study published in The New England Journal of Medicine revealed that Tequin antibiotic causes potentially life-threatening risks. Researcher found that people taking Tequin were four times more likely to develop low-blood sugar and 17 times more likely to develop high-blood sugar (hyperglycemia) in comparison to similar antibiotics. In addition, the study found that Tequin antibiotic risks are even greater for people with diabetes, a condition characterized by poor blood glucose control.

Due to these life threatening Tequin side effects, Bristol-Myers Squibb stopped marketing and manufacturing Tequin. However, the remaining stock is still available.

If you or a loved one has experienced these Tequin side effects you may be entitled to compensation. Please contact our service today so we can put you in touch experienced Tequin attorneys.