Levaquin
Formulated to target bacterial infection to alleviate symptoms and support clinical recovery.
Strengths: 250 · 500 · 750mg
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Tavanic
- Therapeutic class
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Fluoroquinolone
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones; epilepsy; history of tendon disorders
- Precautions and warnings
avoid driving if dizziness occurs; maintain hydration
- Minor side effects
nausea; headache; insomnia
- Moderate side effects
tendinitis; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Sanofi
- Onset Time
1–2 hours
- Duration
24 hours
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature, away from light.
- Drug interactions
antacids; iron salts; warfarin
- Age restrictions
Not recommended for children or adolescents.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Avoid. Breastfeeding: Not recommended.
Serious side effects
tendon rupture — requires immediate medical attention; qt prolongation — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to target bacterial infection to alleviate symptoms and support clinical recovery.
Mechanism of action
Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone that inhibits DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV, essential enzymes for bacterial DNA replication. By blocking these, it halts DNA synthesis and bacterial reproduction.
Levaquin
Formulated to target bacterial infection to alleviate symptoms and support clinical recovery.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Levofloxacin
- Listed indication(s): Bacterial Infection
Usually available as
- 180 tablets - 250 mg126-250-mg-5027
- 90 tablets - 500 mg126-500-mg-5032
- 60 tablets - 750 mg126-750-mg-5038