What are the most common side effects of LLEVOFLOXACIN?

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

Is LLEVOFLOXACIN the same as Levofloxacin?

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

LLEVOFLOXACIN

Q: What is LLEVOFLOXACIN used for?

LLEVOFLOXACIN (brand name Levofloxacin) is a Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic indicated for 1 INDICATIONS AND 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 LLEVOFLOXACIN work?

LLEVOFLOXACIN 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

Oral

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

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, hepatotoxicity 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

0 documented side effects by frequency

No structured side effect data available.

Community Discussions

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CrCl vs GFR

Hi everyone, I’m sure this question has been asked before. I’ve noticed a lot of the doctors at my hospital seem to base their renal dosing on GFR and not CrCl. From my understanding they are not the same thing. Recently we had a patient who had a CrCl of 45 and GFR of >60. They

r/pharmacy50251y ago

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

Odd prescription

I recently started at a terrible, low-income, inner city hospital. The prescriptions are so unexpected. How did they come up with levofloxacin 500mg x 10 days for UTI? Why pantoprazole at bedtime? Can I expect more guideline adherence at larger systems? EDIT: I suppose what I'm most unhappy about is

r/pharmacy55613y ago

Levaquin duration renally dosed

Levofloxacin 750mg po x 5 days, adjusted to q48h for renal function. How many doses does patient need?

r/pharmacy1016y ago

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

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