SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Levaquin

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Levaquin

Levaquin has 72 Side Effects total
45 are Life Threatening
0 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.

Levaquin has 45 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal High and or Low Blood Sugar - Dysglycemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Acute Kidney Disease - Acute Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction causing Serum Sickness - Serum Sickness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Any Disorder of the Brain - Encephalopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Drug or Chemical-Induced Sensitivity to Sunlight - Phototoxicity is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - High Pressure Within the Skull - Intracranial Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation in Lungs caused by Allergic Reaction - Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Liver with Stoppage of Bile Flow - Cholestatic Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Tendon - Tendonitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Involuntary Quivering - Tremors is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Counts due to Bone Marrow Failure - Aplastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Sugar - Hypoglycemic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Nerve Function Blockage that Affects Normal Muscle Action - Neuromuscular Blockade is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Numbness, Tingling or Pain of Hands or Feet - Peripheral Neuropathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Over Excitement - Excitement is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Prolonged Q-T Interval on EKG - Prolonged QT Interval is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Rupture of Tendons that Extend the Hand and Wrist - Tendon Rupture Extensor of Hand and Wrist is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Rupture of Tendons that Flex the Hand and Wrist - Tendon Rupture Flexor of Hand and Wrist is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Rupture of a Tendon - Tendon Rupture is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Rupture of a Tendon in the Shoulder Area - Rotator Cuff Tendon Rupture is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Rupture of the Tendon in the Back of the Heel - Non-traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Severe Bloody Diarrhea from Antibiotics - Pseudomembranous Enterocolitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Very Rapid Heartbeat - Torsades de Pointes - Torsades de Pointes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Levaquin

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Levaquin has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Levaquin Drug-Drug Interactions

Levaquin has interactions of severe seriousness with 4 drug(s):

Levaquin has 1 severe interactions with Solage. Click here to see them

Levaquin has 1 severe interactions with Tretinoin-Mequinol. Click here to see them

Levaquin has 1 severe interactions with Typhoid Vaccine. Click here to see them

Levaquin has 1 severe interactions with Vivotif Berna Vaccine. Click here to see them

Levaquin has interactions of serious seriousness with 2908 drug(s).

Levaquin has interactions of moderate seriousness with 3324 drug(s).

Levaquin has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

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 seriouosness 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.

Levaquin has 15 related brands and strengths:

Iquix 1.5 % Eye Drops Levaquin 25 Mg/Ml Iv Levaquin 250 Mg Tab Levaquin 250 Mg/10 Ml Oral Soln Levaquin 500 Mg Tab Levaquin 750 Mg Tab Levaquin Leva-Pak 750 Mg Tab Levofloxacin 0.5 % Eye Drops Levofloxacin 1.5 % Eye Drops Levofloxacin 25 Mg/Ml Iv Levofloxacin 250 Mg Tab Levofloxacin 250 Mg/10 Ml Oral Soln Levofloxacin 500 Mg Tab Levofloxacin 750 Mg Tab Quixin 0.5 % Eye Drops

Levaquin - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe dizziness.

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.