Group Seeks Antibiotic Warnings

A consumer group has sued the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to seek stronger warning labels on certain antibiotics. The drugs include Cipro and Levaquin. They are part of a group called fluoroquinolones. These drugs may cause serious tendon injuries. Their labels warn about this possible side effect, but it’s part of a longer list. The group Public Citizen wants a prominent “black box” warning instead. The Associated Press wrote about the suit January 4.