Levofloxacin vs Other Antibiotics: Making the Right Choice for Your Infection

 Levofloxacin Background, Uses, Side Effects:

(What You Need to Know Before Taking This Antibiotic)


👉BACKGROUND:

Levofloxacin is a reasonably strong antibiotic.

The drug is often reserved for treatment of conditions that are considered "difficult to treat." 

Levofloxacin treats infections caused by bacteria. It belongs to a group of medications called quinolone antibiotics. It will not treat colds, the flu, or infections caused by viruses.


👉USES OF LEVOFLOXACIN:

Levofloxacin oral tablet is used to treat bacterial infections in adults.

These infections include:

  • Pneumonia (Lower Respiratory tract infections)
  • Sinus Infection
  • Worsening of Chronic Bronchitis
  • Skin Infections
  • Chronic Prostate Infection
  • Urinary Tract Infections
  • Pyelonephritis (kidney infection)
  • Inhalational Anthrax
  • Plague
  • Skin infections
  • Long-term prostate infections
  • (Adults and children)


👉🏻 PRECAUTIONS:


Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

  • Diabetes
  • Joint/Tendon problems 
  • Kidney problems
  • Mental/mood disorders such as depression
  • Certain Muscle Condition  
  • Nerve problems
  • Seizure Disorder
  • Blood vessel problems (such as aneurysm or blockage of the aorta or other blood vessels, hardening of the arteries)
  • High Blood Pressure


👉🏻 SIDE EFFECTS:

Contact your Doctor if you experience any of the following.

  • Abnormal heart rhythm
  • Changes in thoughts or behavior
  • Nausea
  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Dizziness
  • Stomach pain
  • Upset stomach
  • Constipation
  • Vomiting
  • Rash
  • Gas


👉 Brand Names:

  • LEFLOX
  • EFFIFLOX
  • LEVO
  • LCYN
  • ASILIX
  • LEMET
  • ATCOFLOX
  • TAVANAC
  • LEVOXIN
  • CRAVIT
  • PULVILOX
  • DYNAQUIN
  • VOFLZA
  • QUMIC
  • LOCUS
  • LEVOFIN
  • S-FLOX
  • VOXIQUIN
  • LEVOMERC
  • LEVILOX
  • LEVOFLOXA
  • LEVOCIL
  • FLOXOLEV
  • LEVONOX
  • QUVOXIN
  • GEN-LEVO
  • VEBEX
  • CRAFLOX




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