Levaquin
Levofloxacin
Ingredients & Drug Type
Levaquin is listed as Antibiotic containing Levofloxacin. An antibiotic used for selected bacterial infections; it does not treat viral colds.
- Active ingredient
- Levofloxacin
- Therapeutic class
- Antibiotic
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Strength
- 500mg
Dosing
- Adult
- 500–750mg مرة يومياً
- Frequency
- كل 8–12 ساعة
- Route
- oral
- Frequency: كل 8–12 ساعة.
- Route: oral.
- The final dose depends on diagnosis, age, weight, kidney/liver function, pregnancy status, and other medicines.
- Use the dose written by your doctor or pharmacist; this page is educational and not a personal prescription.
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Medical Overview
Levaquin is listed as Antibiotic containing Levofloxacin. An antibiotic used for selected bacterial infections; it does not treat viral colds.
Levaquin (levofloxacin) is the respiratory fluoroquinolone — one daily dose covering resistant pneumococci and atypicals for real pneumonia, complicated sinusitis/UTI and prostatitis. Class rules apply: reserve for genuine need, stop immediately for tendon pain or new numbness, separate from minerals/antacids, mind QT and diabetic glucose swings.
Uses / Indications
- Pneumonia
- complicated urinary tract infections
- acute sinusitis
- Bacterial infections selected by a clinician based on infection site and likely organisms.
Side Effects
- أشيعها: غثيان وإسهال وصداع وأرق (خذه صباحاً إن أرّقك). تحذيرات العائلة الجدية: التهاب/تمزق أوتار (أخيل خصوصاً — كبار السن ومستخدمو الكورتيزون الأعرض)
- اعتلال أعصاب طرفية (تنميل/حرق — أوقف وراجع)
- تأثيرات نفسية-عصبية (قلق
- تشوش)
- إطالة QT
- واضطراب سكر بالاتجاهين لدى السكريين.
- Upset stomach, diarrhea, or rash; allergy symptoms or severe diarrhea require urgent advice.
Contraindications
- حساسية الكينولونات
- تاريخ اعتلال وتر مع أي فلوروكينولون
- الصرع غير المضبوط
- الوهن العضلي الوبيل (يفاقمه)
- الأطفال والحوامل والمرضعات إلا استثناءات اختصاصية ضيقة. حذر: إطالة QT
- أم دم أبهرية أو عواملها
- اختلال أملاح.
- Previous allergy to the same drug class or a serious antibiotic reaction.
Warnings
- Risk of Achilles tendon rupture
- Complete the prescribed course and never use leftover antibiotics or another person’s prescription.
Drug Interactions
- كسائر عائلته: الكالسيوم والحديد والزنك ومضادات الحموضة تلغي امتصاصه — افصل ساعتين قبل/6 بعد. مع الكورتيزون: خطر الأوتار يتضاعف. مع مطيلات QT: حذر نظمي. يقوي الوارفارين. مع خافضات السكر: مراقبة لصيقة للسكري.
- Tell your clinician about blood thinners, contraception, heart medicines, seizure medicines, and other antibiotics.
Patient Guidance
- Do not start an antibiotic without a prescription.
- Seek care for allergy, breathing difficulty, swelling, or severe diarrhea.
- Stopping early can increase bacterial resistance.
Before Using This Medicine
Tell your clinician before use if you have
- Any previous allergy to this medicine, its class, or any ingredient.
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding, planned pregnancy, or fertility treatment.
- Kidney, liver, heart, stomach ulcer, bleeding, epilepsy, or chronic disease history.
- Regular medicines, supplements, herbal products, or alcohol use.
Seek urgent care if you notice
- Breathing difficulty, face or throat swelling, severe rash, fainting, or chest pain.
- Severe diarrhea, black stools, vomiting blood, yellow eyes, confusion, or unusual bleeding.
- Any symptom that feels severe, new, or rapidly worsening after taking the medicine.
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Storage & Manufacturer
- Storage:
- Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.
Trusted Medical Sources
Use these references to verify official labeling, patient information, therapeutic class, dosing cautions, contraindications, and safety updates.
Common Questions
What is Levaquin?
Levaquin contains Levofloxacin and is categorized as Antibiotic. Its exact use depends on diagnosis and the official product label.
What is the dose of Levaquin?
Catalog dosing information includes: 500–750mg مرة يومياً. The personal dose must be confirmed by a doctor or pharmacist.
What warnings matter before using Levaquin?
Check allergies, pregnancy or breastfeeding, chronic disease, and all current medicines before use. Seek urgent care for severe allergy or rapidly worsening symptoms.
How should Levaquin be stored?
Store at room temperature away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight unless the package label says otherwise.