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Levaquin Drug Center
Pharmacy Editor: Omudhome Ogbru, PharmD
Levaquin (levofloxacin) is an antibiotic for treating several types of bacterial infections. A generic formulation is available. Common side effects of Levaquin include nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and constipation. Difficulty sleeping, dizziness, abdominal pain, rash, abdominal gas, and itching also occur. Levaquin has been associated with tendinitis and even rupture of tendons. Levaquin can alter the normal bacteria in the colon and cause pseudomembranous colitis. Patients taking Levaquin can develop photosensitivity.
The usual dose of Levaquin is 250-750 mg given once daily for 5-60 days depending on the type of infection. Antacid or mineral supplements containing iron, calcium, zinc, or magnesium bind Levaquin and prevent its absorption into the body. Fluoroquinolones may affect blood glucose control in diabetic patients. Levaquin has not been adequately evaluated in pregnant women and is not recommended for use in lactating women because of the risk of adverse effects in the infant.
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The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.
Levaquin Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
To reduce the development of drug-resistant bacteria and maintain the effectiveness of LEVAQUIN® and other antibacterial drugs, LEVAQUIN® should be used only to treat or prevent infections that are proven or strongly suspected to be caused by susceptible bacteria. When culture and susceptibility information are available, they should be considered in selecting or modifying antibacterial therapy. In the absence of such data, local epidemiology and susceptibility patterns may contribute to the empiric selection of therapy.
LEVAQUIN® Tablets/Injection and Oral Sol...
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Levaquin Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using levofloxacin and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
- dizziness, fainting, fast or pounding heartbeat;
- sudden pain or swelling near your joints (especially in your arm or ankle);
- diarrhea that is watery or bloody;
- confusion, hallucinations, depression, unusual thoughts or behavior;
- seizure (convulsions);
- pale...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Levaquin Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.
This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.
HOW TO USE: Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you start taking levofloxacin and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
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