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Cipro & Toxic Epidermal Necrosis (TEN)

Cipro has been linked to toxic epidermal necrosis (TEN), which is a rare Ciproand potentially fatal medical disorder involving the skin and mucous membranes. Technically, toxic epidermal necrosis is an immune-complex-mediated hypersensitivity condition, which basically means it occurs due to an allergic reaction. While toxic epidermal necrosis is usually caused by an allergic reaction to drugs, such as Cipro, it can also be caused by a reaction to an infection or illness.

Cipro & Toxic Epidermal Necrosis (TEN) Symptoms
When caused by an adverse reaction to Cipro, toxic epidermal necrosis (TEN) usually develops one to three weeks after taking the drug. Initially, Cipro patients develop a rash. Then, a few days later, the rash turns into skin lesions. The skin lesions tend to coalesce, creating large blisters.

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A hallmark of toxic epidermal necrosis is epidermal detachment, meaning the infected patient’s skin starts to literally fall off in large sheets. Often, the affected area looks like an extensive burn. Due to this horrific side effect, toxic epidermal necrosis can be extremely morbid, possibly resulting in permanent scarring, blindness, or even death.

Cipro & Toxic Epidermal Necrosis Treatment (TEN)
When a Cipro patient develops toxic epidermal necrosis (TEN), the first step in treatment is to discontinue Cipro and any other medications that may be causing the disease. Eliminating the causative drug significantly reduces the mortality rate, especially if done before blisters occur. Because it can be difficult to determine exactly which drug may be causing the toxic epidermal necrosis, a treating doctor may recommend discontinuation of all nonessential medications.

Besides Cipro, toxic epidermal necrosis can be caused by various medications. In fact, toxic epidermal necrosis may be caused by both over-the-counter and prescription drugs, including:

  • antibiotics (penicillin and sulfas)
  • cough and cold medication
  • anticonvulsants
  • pain relievers (both prescription and over-the-counter)
  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
  • anti-gout drugs

If you or a family member took Cipro and experienced a serious side effect, such as toxic epidermal necrosis (TEN), please contact our experienced lawyers today to learn more about your legal rights.

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Other Names:

Ciprofloxacin

Date Approved:
1987

Manufacturer:
Bayer 

Status:
Black Box Warning

Approved Uses:
Bacterial Infections
Urinary Tract Infections
Anthrax

Off-Label Uses:
Bacterial infections in children under 18

Serious Side Effects:
Toxic Epidermal Necrosis (TEN)
Tendon Rupture
Tendonitis
Seizures
Hallucinations
Depression

Common Misspellings:
Sipro
Cippro
Ciproe