A Pain in the Foot After Bronchitis

An 81-year-old woman develops foot pain and swelling after bronchitis treatment. Explore the unexpected link between a common medication and Achilles tendon rupture.

Fluoroquinolone antibiotic


This 81-year-old woman presented with swelling and pain in the left foot a week after treatment for acute bronchitis. Which one of the following treatments is most likely to have been contributory?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Beta-adrenergic agonist
Cephalosporin antibiotic
Leukotriene receptor antagonist
Guaifenesin expectorant
Fluoroquinolone antibiotic

Achilles Tendon Rupture, Adverse Drug Reaction, Fluoroquinolone antibiotic, Geriatrics, Tendinopathy

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