Brand Name: Iquix, Levaquin, Quixin
Generic drugs
Levaquin is a brand-name version of levofloxacin, a strong antibiotic used
Levofloxacin is an antibiotic that may be used to treat
40% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect
Generic Name Levofloxacin DrugBank Accession Number DB01137 Background
It is available in generic and brand versions
Levofloxacin side effects
Levofloxacin can cause serious side effects, including tendon problems
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Frequently reported side effects of this drug Levofloxacin can cause side effects that may be serious or even cause death (see "Drug Precautions")
joint or muscle pain including tendon rupture or swelling of the tendon (tendinitis)
severe dizziness
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puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
Some of the users may suffer from serious Levaquin side effects like: very fast throbbing heartbeat; tongue face, lips, or throat appear inflamed; giddiness; loss of consciousness etc
severe dizziness
Levofloxacin is also used to treat and prevent plague (including pneumonic and septicemic plague)
The higher strength (1
Levofloxacin oral liquid should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after eating
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CrCl 20 to 49 mL/min: 500 mg orally or IV once, followed by 250 mg orally or IV every 24 hours
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It is also used to prevent an anthrax infection after inhalational exposure