Combine Levaquin and Azithromycin

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Levaquin

and Azithromycin

Combine Levaquin with Azithromycin. To make a decision about taking Levaquin and Azithromycin, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Levaquin and Azithromycin have 100 combined Side Effects total
54 are Life Threatening
6 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Levaquin

Levaquin is also known by the generic name Levofloxacin

USES:
This medication is used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. Levofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

Uses of Azithromycin

USES:
Azithromycin is an antibiotic (macrolide-type). This single-dose form of the medication is used to treat certain infections, including genital infections. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This medication will not work for viral infections (such as common cold, flu). Unnecessary use or misuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

This form of azithromycin is not intended for use by children.

Levaquin and Azithromycin Combined Have 54 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal High and or Low Blood Sugar - Dysglycemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Kidney Disease - Acute Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Allergic Reaction causing Serum Sickness - Serum Sickness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Any Disorder of the Brain - Encephalopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Drug or Chemical-Induced Sensitivity to Sunlight - Phototoxicity is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hearing Loss is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Pressure Within the Skull - Intracranial Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation in Lungs caused by Allergic Reaction - Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of the Liver with Stoppage of Bile Flow - Cholestatic Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of the Tendon - Tendonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Liver Tissue Death - Hepatic Necrosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Low Blood Counts due to Bone Marrow Failure - Aplastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Nerve Function Blockage that Affects Normal Muscle Action - Neuromuscular Blockade is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet - Peripheral Neuropathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Over Excitement - Excitement is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rupture of Tendons that Extend the Hand and Wrist - Tendon Rupture Extensor of Hand and Wrist is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rupture of Tendons that Flex the Hand and Wrist - Tendon Rupture Flexor of Hand and Wrist is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rupture of a Tendon - Tendon Rupture is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rupture of a Tendon in the Shoulder Area - Rotator Cuff Tendon Rupture is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rupture of the Tendon in the Back of the Heel - Non-traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics - Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes - Torsades de Pointes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow Problems - Obstructive Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Azithromycin and Levaquin combined

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Levaquin and Azithromycin Combined have 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Levaquin and Azithromycin combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Levaquin and Azithromycin combined

Irritation of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Levaquin and Azithromycin combined

Signs and Symptoms at Injection Site - Injection Site Sequelae is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Levaquin and Azithromycin combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Levaquin and Azithromycin combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Levaquin and Azithromycin combined

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Levaquin and Azithromycin Drug-Drug Interactions

When combined Levaquin and Azithromycin have the following 1 Drug-Drug Interaction(s):

When combined Levaquin and Azithromycin have the following interaction of Moderate seriousness: Concurrent administration may result in prolongation of the QTc interval and life-threatening cardiac arrhythmias, including torsades de pointes.

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Levaquin has 29 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Levaquin.

Levaquin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Myasthenia Gravis is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Relative Contraindications

Cardiac Transplantation - Heart Transplant is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Congenital Long QT Syndrome - Abnormal EKG with QT changes from Birth is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Drug-Induced Hepatitis - Hepatitis caused by Drugs is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Hypokalemia - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Lung Transplantation - Lung Transplant is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Prolonged QT Interval - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Renal Disease with Moderate to Severe Function Impairment - Moderate to Severe Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Renal Transplant - Kidney Transplant is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Tendon Rupture - Rupture of a Tendon is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Tendonitis - Inflammation of the Tendon is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Torsades de Pointes - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Contraindication Warnings

Agranulocytosis - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Anemia is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Bradycardia - Slow Heartbeat is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Epilepsy - Epileptic Seizure is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Hallucinations - Hallucination is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Leukopenia - Decreased White Blood Cells is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Lower Seizure Threshold is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Pancytopenia - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Peripheral Neuropathy - Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Rhabdomyolysis - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Severe Cerebral Arteriosclerosis - Severe Hardening of the Arteries in the Brain is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Thrombocytopenic Disorder - Decreased Blood Platelets is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Tremors - Involuntary Quivering is a contraindication of Levaquin.

Azithromycin has 9 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Azithromycin.

Azithromycin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Azithromycin.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Azithromycin.

Jaundice - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems is a contraindication of Azithromycin.

Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics is a contraindication of Azithromycin.

Torsades de Pointes - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes is a contraindication of Azithromycin.

Contraindication Warnings

Congenital Long QT Syndrome - Abnormal EKG with QT changes from Birth is a contraindication of Azithromycin.

Hearing Disorder - Hearing Problem is a contraindication of Azithromycin.

Myasthenia Gravis is a contraindication of Azithromycin.

Prolonged QT Interval - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG is a contraindication of Azithromycin.

Levaquin - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe dizziness.

Azithromycin - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.