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Tequin
Tequin (generic name gatifloxacin) is an antibiotic that inhibits bacterial enzymes that are common causes of respiratory illnesses and infections of the sinuses and urinary tract. Tequin is also used in the treatment of sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea. Manufactured by Bristol Meyers Squibb, Tequin received a stringent "black box" label warning from the FDA after it was linked to side effects including dramatic blood sugar swings. In May 2006, Bristol Meyers Squibb announced that it had stopped manufacturing Tequin and would not sell Tequin in the United States after existing stockpiles were sold.
Fast Facts
| Name: | Tequin |
| Generic: | Gatifloxacin |
| Manufacturer: | Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) |
| Date approved: | 1999 |
| Status: | Withdrawn from market |
| Approved uses: | Treatment of sinus and lung infections, some sexually transmitted diseases |
| Off-Label uses: | N/A |
| Side effects: | Serious cases of diabetes, dangerous blood sugar levels, hyptertension, palpitation, abdominal pain |
| Related topics: | DrugWatch |
Tequin Linked to Severe Blood Sugar Swings; Manufacturer Ceases Production
In an alert issued in March 2006, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned the public about a previously unknown side effect of the antibiotic Tequin: severe blood sugar problems in... read more
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