What are the most common side effects of LEVOFLOXACIN?

Reported side effects vary by individual. The side-effects section on this page lists the events most frequently reported to FDA FAERS for LEVOFLOXACIN. FAERS is voluntary reporting, so it reflects what was reported, not absolute incidence.

Is LEVOFLOXACIN the same as Levofloxacin?

Levofloxacin is a brand name for LEVOFLOXACIN. They share the same active ingredient and FDA-approved indications. Biosimilars and authorised generics may differ in inactive ingredients such as buffers or preservatives.

LEVOFLOXACIN

Q: What is LEVOFLOXACIN used for?

LEVOFLOXACIN (brand name Levofloxacin) is a Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic indicated for 1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial indicated in adults (18 years of age and older) with infections caused by designated, susceptible bacteria and in pediatric patients where indicated (1, 12.4). • Pneumonia: Nosocomial (1.1) and Community Acquired (1.2.

Q: How does LEVOFLOXACIN work?

LEVOFLOXACIN works through the following mechanism: 12.1 Mechanism of Action Levofloxacin is a member of the fluoroquinolone class of antibacterial agents [see Microbiology ( 12.4)]..

Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic

Brand names: Levofloxacin, Levaquin

Pregnancy: Category COral

Mechanism of Action

12.1 Mechanism of Action Levofloxacin is a member of the fluoroquinolone class of antibacterial agents [see Microbiology ( 12.4)].

Indications

1 INDICATIONS & USAGE Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibacterial indicated in adults (18 years of age and older) with infections caused by designated

susceptible bacteria and in pediatric patients where indicated (1

12.4). • Pneumonia: Nosocomial (1.1) and Community Acquired (1.2

1.3) • Skin and Skin Structure Infections (SSSI): Complicated (1.4) and Uncomplicated (1.5) • Chronic bacterial prostatitis (1.6) • Inhalational Anthrax

Post-Exposure in adult and pediatric patients (1.7) • Plague in adult and pediatric patients (1.8) • Urinary Tract Infections (UTI): Complicated (1.9

Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Contraindications

• 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS Levofloxacin tablets are contraindicated in persons with known hypersensitivity to levofloxacin
• or other quinolone antibacterials [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )]. Known hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or other quinolones ( 4
• 5.7 )

FDA Warnings

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Anaphylactic reactions and allergic skin reactions, serious, occasionally fatal, may occur after first dose ( 4 , 5
6 ) Hepatotoxicity: Severe, and sometimes fatal, hepatoxicity has been reported
1 Disabling and Potentially Irreversible Serious Adverse Reactions Including Tendinitis and Tendon Rupture, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Central Nervous System Effects Fluoroquinolones, including levofloxacin, have been associated with disabling and potentially irreversible serious adverse reactions from different body systems that can occur together in the same patient
Patients of any age or without pre-existing risk factors have experienced these adverse reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5

Known Side Effects

9 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Fever

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Joint Pain

1-10%

Limb Pain

1-10%

Vomiting

0.1-1%

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Primary sources

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DailyMed FDA label search → LEVOFLOXACIN openFDA label JSON → LEVOFLOXACIN FAERS adverse-event reports → LEVOFLOXACIN ClinicalTrials.gov → completed Phase 2+ trials of LEVOFLOXACIN

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral