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- Side Effect: Skin Reaction (Stevens Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis)
- Side Effect: Tendon Damage (tendon rupture, tendonitis)
- Side Effect: Vision - Optical (blindness, sudden vision loss, NAION)
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A portal of information provided by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. - Drug Interaction Checker
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