It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Levofloxacin solution before taking it.
What is Levofloxacin solution
Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. It is also used to prevent or treat anthrax or plague in certain patients. Levofloxacin solution is a quinolone antibiotic. It works by killing sensitive bacteria.
Important safety information:
Levofloxacin solution may cause dizziness or light-headedness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Levofloxacin solution with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Mild diarrhea is common with antibiotic use. However, a more serious form of diarrhea may rarely occur. This may develop while you use the antibiotic or within several months after you stop using it. Contact your doctor right away if stomach pain or cramps, severe diarrhea, or bloody stools occur. Do not treat diarrhea without first checking with your doctor.
Nerve problems in the arms, hands, legs, or feet can happen in people taking Levofloxacin solution. These nerve problems can happen soon after Levofloxacin solution is started and may be permanent. Call your doctor right away if you have symptoms or nerve problems (eg, not able to handle heat or cold; decreased sensation of touch; unusual burning, numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness of the arms, hands, legs, or feet).
Levofloxacin solution only works against bacteria; it does not treat viral infections (eg, the common cold).
Be sure to use Levofloxacin solution for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
Long-term or repeated use of Levofloxacin solution may cause a second infection. Tell your doctor if signs of a second infection occur. Your medicine may need to be changed to treat this.
Tell your doctor right away if you experience pain or swelling of a tendon or weakness or loss of use of a joint area. Rest the area and avoid exercise until further instruction from your doctor.
Levofloxacin solution may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid sunlamps or tanning booths, and try to limit your time in the sun. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
Do not receive a live vaccine (eg, typhoid) while you are taking Levofloxacin solution. Talk with your doctor before you receive any vaccine.
Diabetes patients - Levofloxacin solution may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Levofloxacin solution may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Levofloxacin solution.
Lab tests, including liver and kidney function and complete blood cell counts, may be performed while you use Levofloxacin solution. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use Levofloxacin solution with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially tendon problems, irregular heartbeat, and liver problems.
Levofloxacin solution should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years old; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially joint and tendon problems
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Levofloxacin solution while you are pregnant. Levofloxacin solution is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Levofloxacin solution.
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Levofloxacin solution side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing or swallowing; tightness in the chest or throat; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); bloody or tarry stools; chest pain; decreased or painful urination; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, persistent sore throat, or unusual cough; hallucinations; inability to move or bear weight on a joint or tendon area; moderate or severe sunburn; mood or mental changes (eg, agitation, confusion, depression, nervousness, new or worsening anxiety, paranoia, restlessness, sleeplessness); muscle pain or weakness; new or worsening nightmares; pain, soreness, redness, swelling, weakness, or bruising of a tendon or joint area; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; seizures; severe or persistent diarrhea; severe or persistent dizziness, light-headedness, headache, tiredness, or weakness; severe or persistent stomach pain or cramps; shortness of breath or trouble breathing; suicidal thoughts or actions; symptoms of high or low blood sugar (eg, dizziness; fainting; fast breathing; flushing; increased sweating; increased thirst, hunger, or urination; vision changes); symptoms of liver problems (eg, dark urine, loss of appetite, pale stools, stomach pain, unusual nausea or vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes); tremors; unusual bruising or bleeding; vaginal discharge, irritation, or odor; vision changes (eg, blurred vision); wheezing.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.
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Can Levofloxacin solution be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Levofloxacin solution?
Use Levofloxacin solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Levofloxacin solution comes with an extra patient information sheet called a Medication Guide. Read it carefully. Read it again each time you get Levofloxacin solution refilled.
Take Levofloxacin solution by mouth on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating.
Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Levofloxacin solution is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions.
Do not take a product that has magnesium, aluminum, calcium, zinc, or iron in it within 2 hours before or 2 hours after you take Levofloxacin solution. Examples of these products include certain antacids, multivitamins, quinapril, and calcium-fortified orange juice. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you have a question about whether you should separate Levofloxacin solution from a certain food or product.
If you also take sucralfate or didanosine, do not take them within 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking Levofloxacin solution. Check with your doctor if you have questions.
Levofloxacin solution works best if it is taken at the same time each day.
To clear up your infection completely, take Levofloxacin solution for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
Do not miss any doses of Levofloxacin solution. If you miss a dose of Levofloxacin solution, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once or more than 1 dose in 1 day.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Levofloxacin solution.
Who should not take Levofloxacin solution?
Some medical conditions may interact with Levofloxacin solution. Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have a history of severe or persistent diarrhea, skin sensitivity to the sun, diabetes or high blood sugar, low blood sugar, low blood potassium levels, chest pain, angina, heart problems (eg, enlarged heart, heart failure), a heart attack, irregular heartbeat, or if you have a family member with a history of irregular heartbeat (eg, QT prolongation)
if you have a stomach infection, brain or nervous system problems, myasthenia gravis, increased pressure in the brain, brain blood vessel problems, or a history of seizures
if you have a history of bone, joint, or tendon problems; liver problems; rheumatoid arthritis; a heart, kidney, or lung transplant; myasthenia gravis; nerve problems; or kidney problems or decreased kidney function
if you participate in strenuous physical work or exercise
if you take any medicines that may increase the risk of seizures. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure if any of your medicines may increase the risk of seizures
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Levofloxacin solution. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Antiarrhythmics (eg, amiodarone, dofetilide, procainamide, quinidine, sotalol), arsenic, asenapine, bepridil, chloroquine, cisapride, citalopram, clozapine, crizotinib, dolasetron, domperidone, droperidol, halofantrine, haloperidol, iloperidone, imidazoles (eg, fluconazole, ketoconazole), macrolides (eg, erythromycin), maprotiline, methadone, nilotinib, ondansetron, paliperidone, pentamidine, phenothiazines (eg, chlorpromazine), pimozide, quetiapine, romidepsin, tacrolimus, telithromycin, tetrabenazine, toremifene, tricyclic antidepressants (eg, nortriptyline), tyrosine kinase inhibitors (eg, sunitinib), vandetanib, or ziprasidone because the risk of serious heart problems, including irregular heartbeat, may be increased
Insulin or oral diabetes medicines (eg, glyburide) because the risk of high or low blood sugar may be increased
Corticosteroids (eg, prednisone) because the risk of tendon problems may be increased
Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin) because the risk of bleeding may be increased
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen) or theophylline because the risk of serious side effects, including seizures, may be increased
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Levofloxacin solution may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Levofloxacin solution be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Levofloxacin solution be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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