Levofloxacin Drug Information
Levofloxacin (generic name: levofloxacin; brand names include: Levotab / Levotas / Tavanic / Gatigol / Lebact / Terlev / Cravit / Levox/ Levores) is a third-generation fluoroquinolone antibiotic used for treating infections caused by certain bacteria.
Levofloxacin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat a variety of infections including pneumonia; chronic bronchitis; and sinus, urinary tract, kidney, and skin infections. It is currently the only respiratory quinolone antibiotic approved by the FDA for the treatment of nosocomial pneumonia. It may also be used to prevent or slow anthrax after exposure.
Levofloxacin works by killing bacteria that cause the infection.
Levofloxacin Directions and Recommendations
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take Levofloxacin exactly as directed.
Levofloxacin is usually taken once daily for 7-14 days. Treatment for some infections may take 6 weeks or longer.
Levofloxacin works best if it is used at the same time each day. Levofloxacin tablets must be swallowed whole, not crushed or chewed. Tablets should be taken with a full glass of water. Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Levofloxacin is recommended.
To clear up your infection completely, use Levofloxacin for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.
Do not miss any doses of Levofloxacin. If you miss a dose of Levofloxacin, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from heat, light and moisture.
Levofloxacin Precautions
Before taking Levofloxacin make sure your doctor or pharmacist knows if:
you have liver or kidney problems; epilepsy; G6PD deficiency; myasthenia gravis; blood pressure problems or diabetes;
you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant or are breast-feeding.
Levofloxacin Ingredients
Active ingredient: levofloxacin.