Total Exposure Period and Number of Achilles Tendon Ruptures by Antibiotic Type
| Antibiotic Type | Total Exposure Period, Days | No. of Achilles Tendon Rupturesa |
|---|---|---|
| First- and second-generation fluoroquinolones | 15,000 | 24 |
| Third-generation fluoroquinolones | 4,290 | 3 |
| Nonfluoroquinolones | 64,590 | 29 |
| Overlapping antibiotic types | 7,187 | 3 |
↵a During exposure period.