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LEVAQUIN is a broad-spectrum quinolone antibiotic used in adults to treat lung, sinus, skin, and urinary tract infections caused by certain germs called bacteria. LEVAQUIN kills many of the types of bacteria that can infect the lungs, sinuses, skin, and urinary tract and has been shown in a large number of clinical trials to be safe and effective for the treatment of many bacterial infections.
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Levaquin 250mg (Generic) |
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$252.00 |
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Levaquin 250mg (Generic) |
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$147.00 |
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Levaquin 250mg (Generic) |
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$110.00 |
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Levaquin 250mg (Generic) |
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$73.00 |
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Levaquin 250mg (Generic) |
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$42.00 |
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Levaquin 500mg (Generic) |
240 pills |
$294.00 |
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Levaquin 500mg (Generic) |
120 pills |
$171.00 |
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Levaquin 500mg (Generic) |
90 pills |
$128.00 |
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Levaquin 500mg (Generic) |
60 pills |
$85.00 |
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Levaquin 500mg (Generic) |
30 pills |
$49.00 |
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Levaquin 750mg (Generic) |
240 pills |
$324.00 |
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Levaquin 750mg (Generic) |
120 pills |
$189.00 |
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Levaquin 750mg (Generic) |
90 pills |
$141.00 |
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Levaquin 750mg (Generic) |
60 pills |
$95.00 |
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Levaquin 750mg (Generic) |
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Directions on how to take
Use this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food. Take this medicine with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. Also, drink several additional glasses of water each day. Take this medicine 2 hours before or 2 hours after taking any medicines containing magnesium or aluminum. Some examples include quinapril, didanosine, vitamins/minerals, and antacids. Sucralfate, bismuth subsalicylate, iron, and zinc are also included. These medicines bind with levofloxacin preventing its full absorption.
Warnings and Precautions
Do not take this medicine if you have had a severe allergic reaction to this medicine or another fluoroquinolone antibiotic (such as ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin). A severe reaction includes a severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, or dizziness. If moderate to severe diarrhea occurs during or after treatment with this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Do not treat it with non-prescription (over-the-counter) medicines. This medicine may cause increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to this medicine. Use a sunscreen or protective clothing if you must be outside for a prolonged period. For women: if you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. Based on information from a related drug, this medicine may be excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine. If you have diabetes, this medicine may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely and ask your doctor before adjusting the dose of your diabetes
Possible side effects
Contact your doctor immediately if you experience seizures, mental/mood changes, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, restlessness, confusion, change in amount of urine, or yellowing of eyes or skin. Use of this medicine for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush, or a new yeast infection (e.g., oral or vaginal fungal infection). Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge or other new symptoms. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Storage
Store this medicine at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees f (15 and 30 degrees c) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep out of reach of children.
Additional information
Additional monitoring of your dose or condition may be needed if you are taking theophylline, other antibiotics, iron, zinc, antacids, sucralfate, quinapril, didanosine (chewable/buffered tablets or oral solution), nsaid (e.g., ibuprofen, aspirin), live vaccines, medicines for diabetes (e.g., glyburide or insulin), or warfarin.Other medicines besides levofloxacin which may affect the heart rhythm (qtc prolongation in the ekg) include dofetilide, pimozide, quinidine, sotalol, procainamide, and sparfloxacin among others. Qtc prolongation can infrequently result in serious, rarely fatal, irregular heartbeats. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for details. Ask for instructions about whether you need to stop any other qtc-prolonging drugs you may be using in order to minimize the risk of this effect.
Disclaimer
The drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. We disclaim all responsibility for the accuracy and reliability of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including damage or adverse consequences to persons or property, however such damages or consequences arise. No warranty, either expressed or implied, is made in regards to this information.
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