Levaquin Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Levaquin side effects include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Less common Levaquin side effects are abdominal pain, headache, rash, restlessness. Rare Levaquin side effects may include confusion, shortness of breath, blood in urine, coughing up blood, depression, dizziness, hives, irritability, liver and kidney failures.

Levaquin Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Levaquin side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

Levaquin is given to treat infections of the lower respiratory system, urinary tract, sinuses, the skin, bones and joints, and prostate. Levaquin is also used for inhalational anthrax, STDs, severe bronchial infections, infectious diarrhea, typhoid fever, and pneumonia. Levaquin belongs to the family of Flouroquinolone, which are effective against many organisms that traditional antibiotics fail to resist. Levaquin kills a variety of bacteria, and prevent them from reproducing and is often used to treat infections all over the body. However, they are not considered good to treat viral infections like flu. Levaquin is available as a tablet and an oral suspension and as eardrops.

LEVAQUIN OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Levaquin overdose include confusion, delusion, headache, upset stomach, and convulsions. In rare cases Levaquin overdose may cause kidney failure. In case of Levaquin overdose seek medical help right away. If you miss a dose of Levaquin, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of Levaquin.

LEVAQUIN AND PREGNANCY

Animal studies have shown birth defects by Levaquin. Inform your doctor if you are or planning to become pregnant before using this drug. Nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Levaquin.

LEVAQUIN CAUTION

Stop taking Levaquin and seek medical help right away at the first sign of a skin rash or any other allergic reaction. Though rare, serious and seldom fatal allergic reactions have been reported, even after the first dose.

These reactions include loss of consciousness, swelling of the face and throat, shortness of breath, hives, tingling, and rash.

You should not take Levaquin if you are sensitive to or have ever had an allergic reaction to Levaquin or other antibiotics of this type such as Floxin, Noroxin and Trovan.

You should not drive a car, operate dangerous machinery, or participate in any hazardous activity that requires full mental alertness until you know how Levaquin affects you.

Continued or prolonged use of this drug may result in a growth of bacteria that do not respond to this medication and can cause a secondary infection.

If you have a known or suspected central nervous system disorder such as epilepsy or hardening of the arteries in the brain, inform your physician before taking Levaquin.

You should consult your doctor before taking Levaquin if you have liver or kidney disease.

LEVAQUIN INTERACTION

The following can interfere with the absorption of Levaquin:

Antacids
Carafate
Iron Supplements and other multivitamins containing calcium, or zinc (also avoid taking milk or yogurt)
Videx

Serious and fatal reactions have occurred when Levaquin was taken in combination with theophylline, Probeneacid and Cimetidine.

Levaquin may increase the effects of caffeine.

If Levaquin is taken with these drugs, the effects of either could be increased or decreased:

Cyclophosphamide
Cyclosporine
Glyburide
Metoprolol
Phenytoin
Warfarin

LEVAQUIN DOSES

CHILDREN:

Not recommended, unless for treating Anthrax. Their dose is calculated at the rate of 15mg per 2.2 lbs of body weight.

ADULTS:

250-750mg once a day.

Doses of Levaquin may be reduced if the patient has kidney problems.

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