Levaquin and Its Uses
Generic Levaquin is a quinolone antibiotic used in adults to treat lung, sinus, skin, and urinary tract infections caused by certain germs called bacteria. Generic Levaquin kills many of the types of bacteria that can infect the lungs, sinuses, skin, and urinary tract.
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Generic Levaquin works by entering the bacterial cell and inhibiting a chemical called DNA-gyrase, which is involved in the production of genetic material (DNA). This therefore prevents the bacteria from reproducing and their growth is stopped.
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Levaquin Dose
Missed Dose of Levaquin
Take the missed Dose of Levaquin as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next Dose of Levaquin, skip the missed dose and take only the next regularly scheduled Dose of Levaquin. Do not take a double dose of Levaquin unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Excess Dose of Levaquin
Generic Levaquin in excess shows the symptom of seizures.
Conditions for storage of Generic Levaquin
Store Generic Levaquin at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Potencies of Levaquin
Levaquin Tablets Levaquin 250 mg, & Levaquin 500 mg,
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Food and Drug Interactions with Levaquin
- If Generic Levaquin is taken with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs there is an increased risk of convulsions.
- Do not take antacids that contain magnesium or aluminum (e.g., Tums or Rolaids), the ulcer medicine sucralfate (Carafate), or vitamin or mineral supplements that contain iron or zinc for a minimum of 2 hours before or 2 hours after a dose of Levaquin. Taking antacids, sucralfate, or vitamin or mineral supplements too close to a dose of Levaquin can greatly decrease the effects of the antibiotic.
- Generic Levaquin increases the risk of kidney damage when used with cyclosporin.
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Contraindications with Levaquin
Generic Levaquin is contraindicated in:
- Epilepsy
- Not generally recommended for use in children and growing adolescents.
- if you are allergic to one or any of its ingredients.
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Generic Levaquin should be used with caution in the following conditions
- Decreased kidney function
- History of convulsions, e.g. epilepsy
- History of disorders of the Central Nervous System (CNS)
- Lack of the enzyme G6PD in the blood (G6PD deficiency)
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Adverse effects with LevaquinThe adverse effects associated with Levaquin are
- Headache
- Rash
- Itching (pruritus)
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhoea
- Disturbed sleep
- Indigestion (dyspepsia)
- Alteration in results of liver function tests
- Dizziness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Loss of appetite
- Weakness or loss of strength (asthenia)
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