Tendon rupture, peripheral neuropathy, prolonged QT interval, seizures, muscle weakness, hypoglycemia, and photosensitivity are all serious adverse effects of the fluoroquinolone class of antibacterials, like Ciprofloxacin, known and marketed under the brand name Cipro and Ciproxin among others. Since children are more susceptible to developing tendonitis, fluoroquinolones are contraindicated worldwide for this category of patients, although they are rarely prescribed for life-threatening infections like sepsis.
The correct answer is D.
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