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Levaquin
®
(Levofloxacin)
is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which belongs to a class of
antibiotics called Fluoroquinolones, a class that includes
Ciprofloxacin. Levaquin ® (Levofloxacin)
is used to treat infections of the sinuses, skin, lungs, ears,
airways, bones, and joints caused by susceptible bacteria.
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Levaquin
® is manufactured by Ortho McNeil Pharmaceutical
Chemical Name : Levofloxacin
Important Note
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or
other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate
that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Uses
Fluoroquinolones e.g. Levaquin ® (Levofloxacin)
are used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of
the body. They work by killing bacteria or preventing their growth.
Levaquin ® (Levofloxacin) is frequently used to treat
urinary infections, including those resistant to other antibiotics,
as well as prostatitis. Levaquin ® (Levofloxacin)
is effective in treating infectious diarrheas caused by E. coli,
campylobacter jejuni, and shigella bacteria and can also be used
to treat various obstetric infections, including mastitis.
How
to take this medication
Levaquin ® (Levofloxacin) usually is given once daily.
It is important to take it at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after
any antacid, or mineral supplement with iron, calcium, zinc, or
magnesium since these minerals bind Levaquin ® (Levofloxacin)
and prevent its absorption. Levaquin ® (Levofloxacin)
may be taken with or without food.
Side
Effects
The most common side effects of Levaquin ® (Levofloxacin)
are Fainting; irregular or slow heart rate. Some of the uncommon
side effects are Bloating or swelling of face, arms, hands, lower
legs, or feet; blistering of skin; blurred vision; dizziness; headache;
nervousness; pounding in the ears; rapid weight gain; sensation
of skin burning; slow or fast heartbeat; skin itching, rash, redness,
or swelling; tingling of hands or feet.
Precautions
If you are taking aluminum- or magnesium-containing antacids, didanosine,
or sucralfate, do not take them at the same time that you take this
medicine . It is best to take these medicines at least 2 hours before
or after taking Levaquin ® (Levofloxacin). You should
not take certain medications which correct a fast, slow or irregular
heartbeat.
Do not take Levaquin
® (Levofloxacin) if you are pregnant. Do not
give
Levaquin
® (Levofloxacin) to infants, children, or teenagers
unless otherwise directed by your doctor because Fluoroquinolones
have been shown to cause bone development problems in young animals.
Levaquin
® (Levofloxacin) may also cause some people to
become dizzy, lightheaded, drowsy, or less alert than they are normally.
Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive,
use machines, or do anything else that can be dangerous if you are
dizzy or are not alert .
Overdose
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately.
Missed
Dose
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near
the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your
usual dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for
a missed one.
Storage
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed,
and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away
from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away
any medication that is outdated or no longer needed.
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