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Levaquin (levofloxacin)
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Drug Information
What is Levaquin used for?
This medicine is used to treat adults with mild, moderate, and severe infections caused by certain bacteria.
When should Levaquin not be taken?
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine or to similar medications. This medicine is also contraindicated in persons with a history of tendinitis or tendon rupture associated with the use of any member of the quinolone group of antimicrobial agents.
What precautions should I follow when taking Levaquin?
Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement if you have a significantly slow heart rate, an enlarged heart, or other heart problems if you have hardening of the arteries in the brain if you have impaired kidney function if you have diabetes if you have a history of seizures or convulsions if you are taking warfarin if you have any other medical condition. Drink plenty of water to prevent the formation of highly concentrated urine.
What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Levaquin?
Before taking this medicine, tell you doctor if you have brain or spinal cord disease, peripheral arterial disease, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, sensitivity of the skin to sunlight or tendinitis.
What are the side effects of Levaquin?
Most severe: Convulsions; increased pressure in the head; lightheadedness; tremors; restlessness; anxiety; confusion; hallucinations; paranoia; depression; nightmares; suicidal thoughts; shock (pale skin); loss of consciousness; tingling; allergic reaction (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; shortness of breath; swelling of the face, tongue, and lips); fever; joint or muscle pain; serum sickness; yellowing of skin or eyes; loss of appetite; dark urine; pale stools; bloody stools; stomach pain/cramps; excessive urination, thirst, or hunger; pounding in the chest; difficulty swallowing.
Most common: Nausea; diarrhea; headache; sleeplessness; injection site reaction; constipation; dizziness; itching; gas; vaginal infection; stomach pain; indigestion; vomiting.
Other: Genital infection; changes in taste; fungal infection; genital itching; oral infection; nervousness; tendon pain or swelling; sinus inflammation; tiredness; back pain; runny nose; sensitivity to sunlight.
How should I take Levaquin?
How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated, your age, and weight. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Carefully read the patient leaflet provided with this medicine and reread it each time you get your prescription refilled. This medicine may be taken without regard to meals. Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine. Do not use medicines like ibuprofen (or other anti-inflammatory medicines) while taking this medicine. Over-the-counter medicine that contains aluminum, magnesium, iron, or sucralfate, and multivitamin supplements with zinc or didanosine should be taken at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking this medicine. Stop taking this medicine and talk with your doctor if you experience pain, inflammation, or swelling of a tendon. Get plenty of rest and stop exercising until your doctor has determined the cause. Stop taking this medicine and contact your health care provider at once if any of the following occur: Skin rash, hives or other skin reactions; rapid heartbeat; difficulty swallowing or breathing; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; tightness of the throat; hoarseness; any other sign of an allergic reaction. Continue use until all of the prescribed medicine has been taken. Failure to take all of the medicine may prevent complete elimination of the bacteria, allowing the infection to return. Long-term or repeated use of this medicine may cause a second infection. You may need to stop receiving this medicine and start another medication to treat the second infection. Contact your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. If severe diarrhea, stomach pain/cramps, or blood in the stool occurs, immediately contact your health care provider. This could be a sign of a serious side effect requiring immediate medical attention. Do not treat diarrhea without talking to your doctor. This medicine may cause dizziness. Use caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, coordination, or physical dexterity. This medicine may cause sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun or to other forms of ultraviolet light (including tanning beds). Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing until tolerance is determined. Diabetic patients should monitor their blood sugar regularly while taking this medicine with an antidiabetic medicine. Stop using this medicine and talk with your doctor at once if a reaction caused by low blood sugar occurs. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your doctor or health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your doctor. This includes any herbal preparations or dietary supplements. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
How should Levaquin be stored?
Store between 59 and 86 degrees F. Keep container tightly closed.
General Information:
If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is to be taken by the patient in whom it was prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
