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Biology
Posted 5 months ago
Which of the following antibiotics is better to be avoided in elderly people as it may cause tendonitis and tendon rupture mainly in patients above 60 ?
a. Tetracycline's
b. Cephalosporin's
c. Fluoroquinolones
d. Penicillin's
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Posted 5 months ago
C
Key Concept
Fluoroquinolones and Tendonitis
Explanation
Fluoroquinolones are known to increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture, especially in elderly patients above 60 years old.
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