Positive Association Between Fluoroquinolone Exposure and Tendon Disorders: A Nationwide Population-Based Cohort Study in Taiwan

• Main Authors: Chun-Kai Chang (Author), Wu-Chien Chien (Author), Wan-Fu Hsu (Author), Hao-Yu Chiao (Author), Chi-Hsiang Chung (Author), Yuan-Sheng Tzeng (Author), Shao-Wei Huang (Author), Kuang-Ling Ou (Author), Chih-Chien Wang (Author), Shyi-Jou Chen (Author), Der-Shiun Wang (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Introduction: Fluoroquinolone exposure is reportedly associated with a higher risk of tendon disorders, tendonitis, or tendon rupture. However, studies in East Asian populations have not confirmed these risks in patients with comorbidities or concomitant medication use. This cohort study was designe...