Levon tablets Levofloxacin 500 mg - 5 tablets

What is Levofloxacin and its use Levofloxacin tablets Levofloxacin is an antibiotic belonging to a class of drugs called "fluoroquinolones." It is used in the treatment of adult patients with bacterial infections in the following parts of the body: Lungs and bronchi Urinary tract (bladder and kidneys) Sinuses Prostate Skin Do not take Levofloxacin (Levofloxacin tablets) If you are allergic to Levofloxacin, or other quinolones, or any of the ingredients of this medicine. Tell your doctor about your allergies and the signs you have. Precautions and warnings for Levofloxacin tablets Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you experience allergic reactions such as shortness of breath, rash, swelling of the face or neck, low blood pressure, and dizziness. Levofloxacin may increase the risk of tendinitis (inflammation of the tendons that connect muscles to bones). Contact your doctor if you experience muscle or joint pain and stiffness. Make sure to inform your doctor if you are 60 years or older, or taking steroids, or have had kidney, heart, or lung transplants. Levofloxacin may cause blood problems such as thrombocytopenia (low platelet count, responsible for wound healing and stopping bleeding) and other blood issues. Watch for bleeding, delayed wound healing, easy bruising, fatigue or dizziness, fever, and pallor. Levofloxacin may cause liver problems. Contact your doctor immediately if you experience side effects of liver issues such as pallor of the skin, yellowing of the eyes, white stools, dark urine, fatigue, and abdominal swelling. This medication may cause confusion, anxiety, seizures, depression, and sleep difficulties after the first dose. Use of this medication may be associated with Clostridium difficile diarrhea (a bacterial infection of the intestines causing diarrhea). Be sure to tell your doctor if you experience diarrhea. Levofloxacin may cause tingling and numbness in your extremities. If this occurs, be sure to inform your doctor to prevent irreversible nerve damage. Make sure to inform your doctor about other medications you are taking to prevent QT prolongation (a heart problem causing a type of irregular heartbeat). Tell your doctor if you have low potassium levels in your blood, or QT prolongation, or other heart problems. Potential side effects of Levofloxacin (Levofloxacin tablets) Possible side effects include allergic reactions, liver problems, tendinitis (inflammation of the tendons), such as muscle or joint pain and stiffness, confusion, dizziness, diarrhea, tingling and numbness in the extremities, signs of QT prolongation (such as dizziness, palpitations, weakness, and blurred vision), photosensitivity (skin reactions after sun exposure or UV rays), headache, nausea, insomnia, constipation, and dizziness. Other medications and Levofloxacin (Levofloxacin tablets) Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken or might take any other medications while taking Levofloxacin: If you are taking sucralfate or antacids containing aluminum or magnesium (used for heartburn) before or during Levofloxacin. If you are taking warfarin (blood thinner). If you are taking anti-diabetic medications (used to lower blood sugar) during Levofloxacin. If you are taking didanosine (used for HIV treatment). If you are taking iron supplements. If you are taking multivitamin preparations containing zinc.