Levofloxacin

Warning Oral route (Tablet; Solution) Serious side effects of Levofloxacin Along with its needed effects, levofloxacin may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking levofloxacin: More common • Rare • Agitation • blisters • confusion • diarrhea (watery and severe) which may also be bloody • feeling that others can hear your thoughts or control your behavior • • • redness and swelling of the skin • seeing, hearing, or feeling things that are not there • sensation of burning on the skin • severe mood or mental changes • stomach cramps or pain (severe) • • trembling • unusual behavior Incidence not known • Black, tarry stools • blurred vision • burning, numbness, tingling, or painful sensation including peripheral neuropathy. • cough • dark urine • difficulty with breathing • difficulty with chewing, talking, or swallowing • drooping eyelids • fainting • fast or • general body swelling • • hoarseness • joint or muscle pain including tendon rupture or swelling of the tendon (tendinitis). • muscle cramps, spasms, pain, or stiffness • peeling or loosening of the skin • puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue • • severe • severe tiredness • tightness in the chest • unsteadiness or awkwardness • unusual bleeding or bruising • unusual tiredness or weakness • vision chan...

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Read the Take this medication by Take this medication at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking other products that may make it work less well. Examples include The dosage and length of treatment are based on your medical condition and response to treatment. In children, the dosage is also based on For the best effect, take this antibiotic at evenly spaced times. To help you remember, take this medication at the same time every day. Continue to take this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection. Tell your doctor if your condition lasts or gets worse. See also Warning section. Remember that this Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: unusual bruising/bleeding, signs of Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition due to a bacteria called C. difficile. This condition may occur during treatment or weeks to months after treatment has stopped. Tell your doctor right away if you develop: If you have these symptoms, do not use anti- Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral A very serious This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice abou...

This drug has boxed warnings from the FDA about possible dangerous effects: • Tendon rupture or inflammation • Peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage) • Central nervous system effects • Worsening of myasthenia gravis • Restricted use Tendon rupture or inflammation. This drug is linked with an increased risk of tendon rupture and tendinitis (swelling of your tendons). This can happen at any age. The risk is higher if you’re over 60 years of age or are taking corticosteroid drugs. It’s also higher if you’ve had a kidney, heart, or lung transplant. Peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage). This drug may cause peripheral neuropathy. This condition causes damage to the nerves in your arms, hands, legs, or feet, which lead to changes in sensation. This damage may be permanent. Stop taking this drug and call your doctor right away if you have any signs of peripheral neuropathy. Symptoms include pain, burning, tingling, numbness, and weakness. Central nervous system effects. This drug raises your risk of central nervous system (CNS) effects. These can include convulsions, psychosis, and increased pressure inside your head. This drug can also cause tremors, agitation, anxiety, confusion, delirium, and hallucinations. In addition, it can cause paranoia, depression, nightmares, and trouble sleeping. Rarely, it can cause suicidal thoughts or acts. Be sure to tell your doctor if you’re at increased risk of seizures. Worsening of myasthenia gravis. This drug may make your muscle weakness worse...

This medicine comes with a Medication Guide. Read and follow the instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions. Levofloxacin oral liquid should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating. Measure your dose with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. You may take levofloxacin tablets with meals or on an empty stomach. This medicine is best taken with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. Several additional glasses of water should be taken every day, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of levofloxacin. This medicine works best when there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses. Also, it is best to take the doses at evenly spaced times, day and night. For example, if you are to take one dose a day, try to take it at the same time each day. If you need to take this medicine for anthrax infection or plague, your doctor will want you to begin taking it as soon as possible after you are exposed to anthrax or bacteria causing the plague. If you are taking didanosine buffered tablets for oral suspension or the pediatric powder for oral suspension, sucralfate, or antacids, multivitamins, or other products containing aluminum, magnesium, iron, or zinc, take them at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after using levofloxacin. These medicines may keep levofloxacin from working properly. Keep using this medicine for the full treatment t...

Levofloxacin is a prescription drug that comes as an oral tablet, oral solution, and ophthalmic solution (eye drop). It also comes in an intravenous (IV) form that’s only given by a healthcare provider. Levofloxacin oral tablet is available as a generic drug only. Generic drugs usually cost less than brand-name drugs. Why it’s used Levofloxacin oral tablet is used to treat bacterial infections in adults. These infections include: • pneumonia • sinus infection • worsening of chronic bronchitis • skin infections • chronic prostate infection • urinary tract infections • pyelonephritis (kidney infection) • inhalational anthrax • plague Levofloxacin may be used as part of a combination therapy. This means you may need to take it with other medications. How it works Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called fluoroquinolone antibiotics. A class of drugs is a group of medications that work in a similar way. These drugs are often used to treat similar conditions. Levofloxacin works by killing the bacteria that are causing an infection. You should only use this drug to treat bacterial infections. Levofloxacin oral tablet can make you feel dizzy and lightheaded. You shouldn’t drive, use machinery, or do other tasks that require alertness or coordination until you know how it affects you. Levofloxacin can cause mild or serious side effects. The following list contains some of the key side effects that may occur while taking levofloxacin. This list does not include all possible s...