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Levaquin is manufactured by Janssen-Ortho Inc. This medicine is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections.
Why is Levaquin prescribed?
Levaquin cures a variety of bacterial infections, including several types of sinus infection and pneumonia. It is also prescribed for flare-ups of chronic bronchitis, acute kidney infections, certain urinary infections, and skin infections. Levaquin is a member of the quinolone family of antibiotics.
Where can I order Levaquin from? Can I buy Levaquin at Canadian Prices?
Yes, if you are from the U.S. then you can buy Levaquin at Canadian prices. Currently we will only accept an order for Levaquin from U.S. and Canadian residents. Both U.S. and Canadian residents require a prescription to purchase Levaquin and when you order Levaquin it will be delivered with express shipping.
Most important fact about Levaquin
Levaquin has been known to cause dangerous allergic reactions as soon as you take the first dose. Stop taking the drug and call your doctor immediately if you develop any of the following warning signs:
Skin rash, hives, or any other skin reaction
Rapid heartbeat
Difficulty swallowing or breathing
Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
How should you take Levaquin?
Take your complete prescription exactly as directed, even if you begin to feel better. If you stop taking Levaquin too soon, the infection may come back. You may take Levaquin at mealtimes or in between, but you should avoid taking it within 2 hours of the following:
Aluminum or magnesium antacids such as Maalox, Mylanta, or Gaviscon
Iron supplements such as Ferro-Sequels or Feosol
Any multivitamin preparation containing zinc
Videx chewable tablets or pediatric powder
The ulcer medication CarafateBe sure to drink plenty of fluid while taking Levaquin. --If you miss a dose...Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. Storage instructions...
Store at room temperature. Keep container tightly closed.
What Levaquin side effects may occur?
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Levaquin.
More common side effects may include:
Headache, nausea, constipation, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping
Less common or rare side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, abnormal dreams, abnormal vision, aggressiveness, agitation, anemia, angina, anxiety, asthma, bad taste, back pain, bone inflammation, blood abnormalities, blood clot, bursitis, changeable emotions, chest pain, circulatory failure, colitis, coma, confusion, coughing, decreased senses, dehydration, depression, difficulty breathing, difficulty concentrating, disorientation, disturbed sense of smell, dizziness, double vision, drowsiness, dry mouth, exaggerated sense of well-being, fainting, fever, fungal infection, gas, general feeling of unwellness, genital infection and itching, hallucination, heart attack, heart failure, high or low blood pressure, high or low blood sugar, hives, impaired thinking, impotence, indigestion, intestinal bleeding, intestinal inflammation, involuntary muscle movement, irregular heartbeat, itching, joint inflammation and pain, kidney disorders, lack of muscle coordination, liver disorders, loss of appetite, lung inflammation, muscle pain, muscle tension, muscle weakness, nervousness, nosebleed, pancreatitis, paralysis, purple or red spots on skin, rapid or slow heartbeat, rash, ringing in the ears, seizures, skin disorders, sinus or nasal inflammation, sleep disorders, speech difficulty or disorder, sweating, swelling, swollen tongue, trembling, tendon inflammation, tremor, tumor, vaginal inflammation, vertigo, vomiting, weakness, weight loss, yeast infection, yellowing of eyes and skin
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Levaquin
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Advil, Motrin, and Naprosyn can increase the risk of a nervous reaction to Levaquin. Also, check with your doctor before combining Levaquin with an oral diabetes drug such as Glucotrol, Micronase, or Orinase; changes in blood sugar levels could result.
If you are taking the asthma drug, theophylline, or the blood-thinning drug, Coumadin, make sure the doctor is aware of it. Other quinolone antibiotics have been known to interact with these medications.
Special Levaquin information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
The possibility that Levaquin might harm a developing baby has not been ruled out. It should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit outweighs the possible risk. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Levaquin is likely to appear in breast milk and could harm a nursing infant. If the drug is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to stop nursing until your treatment is finished.
Recommended Levaquin dosage
ADULTS
Respiratory and uncomplicated skin infections The usual dose is 500 milligrams once a day. Treatment of respiratory infections typically lasts 7 to 14 days; for uncomplicated skin infections, expect 7 to 10 days of treatment. Complicated skin infections The usual dose is 750 milligrams once a day. Treatment typically lasts for 7 to 14 days. Kidney and urinary infections The usual dose is 250 milligrams once a day. Treatment lasts 3 to 10 days.
CHILDREN
Not for children under 18. Levaquin might damage developing bones and joints.
Levaquin Overdosage
Levaquin is not especially poisonous. However, an overdose could still be dangerous. If you suspect one, seek emergency treatment immediately.
Symptoms of Levaquin overdose may include:
Breathlessness, lack of movement, poor coordination, tremors, convulsions, collapse
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