Levaquin (levofloxacin) 250mg Information
HOW TO USE: Levaquin 250mg
tablets are taken by mouth with or without food.
You are to swallow the tablets whole with a full
glass of water. Take your 250mg Levaquin doses
at regular intervals. Do not take Levaquin 250mg
more often than directed. Complete the full course
prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional,
even if your condition appears to be better. Only
stop taking Levaquin 250mg on your prescriber's
advice.
LEVAQUIN SIDE EFFECTS: Levaquin 250mg side
effects that you should report to your prescriber
include nausea, stomach upset, loss of appetite,
diarrhea, drowsiness, dizziness, headache, or trouble
sleeping.
Side effects that usually do not
require medical attention (report to your prescriber
or health care professional if they continue or
are bothersome): constipation or diarrhea; difficulty
sleeping; dizziness or drowsiness; headache; intestinal
gas or bloating; nausea or stomach upset.
Notify your your doctor immediately
if any of these side effects occur: joint/muscle/tendon
pain or swelling (tendonitis, tendon rupture),
sunburn (sun sensitivity), chest pain, change in
the amount of urine, dark urine, easy bruising/bleeding,
fainting, fast/irregular heartbeat, mental/mood
changes (e.g., suicidal thought or severe depression),
persistent nausea/vomiting, persistent sore throat
or fever, seizures, unusual fatigue, yellowing
eyes and skin.
Use of Levaquin 250mg for prolonged
periods can result in oral thrush or a new vaginal
yeast infection. If you notice white patches in
your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge or other
new symptoms, contact your doctor. Levaquin 250mg
may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition
(pseudomembranous colitis) due to a strain of resistant
bacteria. Pseudomembranous colitis may occur while
receiving therapy or even weeks after treatment
has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrhea products
or narcotic pain medications if you have the following
symptoms because these products may make them worse.
Seek immediate medical attention if you develop:
abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, blood/mucus
in your stool, persistent diarrhea. Symptoms of
a serious allergic reaction include: rash, hives,
itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice these or other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your prescriber or health
care professional if your symptoms do not improve
in 2 to 3 days.
Before taking levofloxacin, tell your doctor or
pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other
quinolones such as ciprofloxacin, gatifloxacin,
gemifloxacin, or moxifloxacin; or if you have any
other allergies. Before using this medication,
tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history,
especially of: brain or nervous system disorders
(e.g., cerebral arteriosclerosis, tumors, increased
intracranial pressure), heart problems (e.g., cardiomyopathy,
slow heart rate, torsades de pointes, QTc prolongation),
history of seizures, kidney disease, muscle/joint/tendon
problems, untreated mineral imbalance (e.g., low
potassium).
This drug may make you dizzy or drowsy;
use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness
such as driving or using machinery. Limit alcoholic
beverages. This medication may make you more sensitive
to the sun. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning
booths or sunlamps. Use a sunscreen and wear protective
clothing when outdoors. If you have diabetes and
are taking insulin or oral anti-diabetic drugs
(e.g., glyburide), you may experience changes in
blood glucose levels due to infection or use of
levofloxacin. 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, hunger, sweating and fast pulse.
Caution is advised when using this
drug in the elderly because they may be more sensitive
to its side effects (e.g., tendon problems, especially
if they are also taking corticosteroids drugs such
as prednisone). Caution is advised when using this
drug in children. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
If you are a diabetic monitor your
blood glucose carefully. If you get an unusual
reaction stop taking Levaquin 250mg and call your
doctor for advice.
Drink several glasses of water a day. Cut down
on drinks that contain caffeine. If you notice
pain or swelling of a tendon or around a joint,
stop taking Levaquin 250mg. Call your healthcare
provider.
If you are going to have surgery, tell your doctor
that you are taking Levaquin 250mg.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Aluminum salts; antacids;
arsenic trioxide; astemizole; bepridil; calcium
salts; caffeine; certain heart medications for
irregular rhythm (e.g., amiodarone, disopyramide,
dofetilide, ibutilide, quinidine, procainamide,
sotalol); certain medicines for depression or mental
problems (e.g., amoxapine, haloperidol, maprotiline,
phenothiazines, risperidone, sertindole, ziprasidone);
cimetidine; cisapride; clarithromycin; cyclobenzaprine;
cyclosporine; dairy products; didanosine (ddI);
dolasetron; droperidol; erythromycin; levomethadyl;
iron (ferrous sulfate) preparations; magnesium
salicylate; magnesium salts; manganese; medicines
for diabetes; multivitamins containing calcium,
iron, manganese, or zinc; NSAIDs such as Advil®,
Aleve®, ibuprofen, Motrin®, naproxen; pentamidine;
probucol; retinoid products such as tretinoin (Retin-A®,
Renova®) or isotretinoin (Accutan®); sevelamer;
sucralfate; terfenadine; theophylline; troleandomycin;
warfarin; zinc salts.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription
and nonprescription/herbal products you may use,
especially of: "blood thinners" (e.g.,
warfarin), corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone),
diabetes medications (e.g., glyburide, insulin),
live vaccines. Report the use of drugs which might
increase seizure risk (decrease seizure threshold)
when combined with levofloxacin, such as phenothiazines
(e.g., thioridazine), tricyclic antidepressants
(e.g., amitriptyline), isoniazid (INH), or theophylline.
Other drugs besides levofloxacin which may affect
the heart rhythm (QTc prolongation in the EKG)
include amiodarone, dofetilide, pimozide, quinidine,
sotalol, procainamide, and sparfloxacin among others.
Tell your doctor if you are a frequent
user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you
smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect
the way your
Do not start or stop any medicine
without doctor or pharmacist approval.medicine
works.
NOTES: Prescriber needs to know if you have
any of these conditions: dehydration; kidney disease;
seizures (convulsions); stomach problems (especially
colitis); stroke; an unusual or allergic reaction
to fluoroquinolone antibiotics, foods, dyes, or
preservatives; pregnant or trying to get pregnant;
breast-feeding.
OVERDOSE: Symptoms of an Levaquin
overdose may include loss of balance or coordination,
drooping eyelids, weakness, decreased activity,
trouble breathing, sweating, tremors, or seizure
(convulsions).
Levaquin is not especially poisonous
but if overdose is suspected immediately contact
the poison control center by calling its hotline
on 1-800-222-1222 or by locating your closest
local poison control centre amoung those listed
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American
Association of Poison Control Centers
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose of Levaquin
Antibiotics, take it as soon as you remember. If
it is almost time for your next dose, take only
that dose. Do not take double or extra doses. Keep
your Levaquin 250mg tablets out of the reach of
children in a container that small children cannot
open. Store Levaquin at room temperature between
25°and 30 degrees C (59°to 85 degrees F)
and keep in a tightly closed container.
Levaquin Resources:
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Chlamydiae
and antibiotic resistance:
Resistance to the main therapeutic antibiotics
used for treating acute human chlamydial infections
is not generally thought to be a significant problem.
Note: Cipro (Ciprofloxacin)
is also a Quinolone antibiotic with similar activity
against gram-negative organisms, especially Pseudomonas
aeruginosa.
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