Levofloxacin use

Description and Brand Names Drug information provided by: US Brand Name • Levaquin Descriptions Levofloxacin is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used to treat anthrax infection after inhalational exposure. Levofloxacin is also used to treat and prevent plague (including pneumonic and septicemic plague). Levofloxacin belongs to the class of medicines known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: • Solution • Tablet

If your or your child's symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor. Levofloxacin may rarely cause inflammation (tendinitis) or tearing of a tendon (the cord that attaches muscles to the bones). This can occur while you are taking the medicine or after you finish using it. The risk of having tendon problems may be increased if you are over 60 years of age, are using steroid medicines (eg, dexamethasone, prednisolone, prednisone, or Medrol®), have severe kidney problems, have a history of tendon problems (eg, rheumatoid arthritis), or have received an organ (eg, heart, kidney, or lung) transplant. Check with your doctor right away if you get sudden pain or swelling in a tendon after exercise (eg, in the ankle, back of the knee or leg, shoulder, elbow, or wrist), bruise more easily after an injury, or are unable to bear weight or move the affected area. Refrain from exercise until your doctor says otherwise. This medicine may cause serious allergic reactions, including anaphylaxis, which can be life-threatening and require immediate medical attention. Call your doctor right away if you have a rash, itching, hives, hoarseness, lightheadedness or fainting, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or any swelling of your hands, face, or mouth after you or your child take this medicine. Serious side effects can occur during treatment with this medicine. Sometimes serious side effects can occur without warning. However, possible warnin...

Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone (flor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. Levofloxacin is used to treat different types of bacterial infections. Levofloxacin is also used to treat people who have been exposed to anthrax or certain types of plague. Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause serious or disabling side effects. Levofloxacin should be used only for infections that cannot be treated with a safer antibiotic. Levofloxacin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. uses What is Levofloxacin (Levaquin) used for? • • Epididymitis -- Sexually Transmitted • Nongonococcal Urethritis • • Plague • • • • • • • Skin and Structure Infection • • • Tuberculosis - Urinary Tract • Tuberculous Esophagitis • Ocular Tuberculosis • Infection - Bacterial/Fungal/Protozoal/Viral • Adrenal Tuberculosis • Tuberculous Pleurisy • CNS Tuberculosis • Pulmonary Tuberculosis • Inhalation Bacillus anthracis • Cutaneous Bacillus anthracis • Plague Prophylaxis • Anthrax Prophylaxis • Nosocomial Pneumonia You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to levofloxacin or other fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, gemifloxacin, moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, ofloxacin, and others). Levofloxacin may cause swelling or tearing of a tendon (the fiber that connects bones to muscles in the body), especially in the Achilles' tendon of the heel. This can happen during treatment or up to several months after you stop taking levofloxacin. Tendon problems may be more ...

WARNING: SERIOUS ADVERSE REACTIONS INCLUDINGTENDINITIS, TENDON RUPTURE, PERIPHERALNEUROPATHY, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM EFFECTSAND EXACERBATION OF MYASTHENIA GRAVIS • Fluoroquinolones, including Levofloxacin, have been associated with disabling and potentially irreversible serious adverse reactions that have occurred together [see o Tendinitis and tendon rupture [see o Peripheral neuropathy [see o Central nervous system effects [see Discontinue Levofloxacin immediately and avoid the use of fluoroquinolones, including Levofloxacin, in patients who experience any of these serious adverse reactions [see • Fluoroquinolones, including Levofloxacin, may exacerbate muscle weakness in patients with myasthenia gravis. Avoid Levofloxacin in patients with a known history of myasthenia gravis [see • Because fluoroquinolones, including Levofloxacin, have been associated with serious adverse reactions [see o Uncomplicated urinary tract infection [see o Acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic bronchitis [see o Acute bacterial sinusitis [see INDICATIONS AND USAGE Levofloxacin Injection is indicated for the treatment of adults (≥18 years of age) with mild, moderate, and severe infections caused by susceptible isolates of the designated microorganisms in the conditions listed in this section. Levofloxacin Injection is indicated when intravenous administration offers a route of administration advantageous to the patient (e.g., patient cannot tolerate an oral dosage form). Nosocomial Pneumonia L...

Levofloxacin belongs to the class of medicines known as quinolone antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: • Solution • Tablet Before Using In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of levofloxacin in children. However, because of this medicine's toxicity, it should be used with caution, after other alternatives have been considered or found ineffective. Levofloxacin may be used in children 6 months of age and older to prevent anthrax infection after possible exposure, and to treat plague infection. Geriatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefu...