Levaquin - Levofloxacin - Oral Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Levaquin.
• Levaquin
• lev-oh-FLOX-uh-sin

Usage Instructions

• Take by mouth, usually once daily with or without food, or as directed by your doctor.
• Drink plenty of fluids while taking this medication unless your doctor directs you otherwise.
• Take this medication 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking any medications containing magnesium or aluminum.
• Some examples include quinapril, didanosine, vitamins/minerals, and antacids.
• Sucralfate, bismuth subsalicylate, iron, and zinc are also included.
• These medications bind with ofloxacin preventing its full absorption.
• Antibiotics work best when the amount of medicine in your body is kept at a constant level.
• Therefore, take this drug at the same time of day or night.
• 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 allow bacteria to continue to grow resulting in a relapse of the infection.

Read Before Using Levaquin (precautions)

• This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions.
• Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have.

What To Do In Case Of 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 double the dose to catch up.

Levaquin Miscellaneous Notes

• This medication has been prescribed for your current condition only.
• Do not use it later for another infection or share it with someone else.
• A different medication may be needed in those cases.
• Patients with diabetes may experience changes in blood glucose levels due to infection or use of this medication.
• Monitor your blood glucose frequently while using this medication and notify your doctor if you experience symptoms of high or low blood sugar.
• Symptoms of high blood sugar include increased thirst and urination.
• Symptoms of low blood sugar include dizziness, sweating and fast pulse.

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Before taking this drug, tell your doctor of all over-the-counter or prescription drugs you may take especially of.

Possible Side Effects

• Nausea, trouble sleeping, diarrhea, vomiting, change in taste, headache or dizziness may occur.
• If these symptoms persist or become severe, inform your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is a quinolone antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections (for example, urinary tract infections, skin infections, respiratory tract infections).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.

Levaquin Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight.
• Do not store in the bathroom.
• Keep container tightly closed.
• Keep all medicines away from children and pets.