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The antibiotic Tequin, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb, has been taken off the market due to reports of severe side effects including dangerous fluctuations in blood sugar even among non-diabetics. 
 
Other drugs in the same class (fluoroquinolones) have had problems with liver and kidney side effects. 
 
Alternatives are available to treat conditions that Tequin was used for, including upper respiratory infections and urinary tract infections. 
 

Antibiotic gatifloxacin (Tequin) pulled from market

MayoClinic.com - 5/3/2006 12:46 AM

The antibiotic Tequin, the subject of concerns about side effects, is being taken off the market.
 
Although manufacturer Bristol-Myers Squibb is pulling the drug gatifloxacin (Tequin), current stocks of the antibiotic are still available. However, no additional gatifloxacin will be made
 
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