Levofloxacin
Drug Info
Generic Name: Levofloxacin Injection (LEE-voe-FLOX-a-sin)
Brand Name: Levaquin
Levofloxacin is used for:
Treating infections caused by certain bacteria. It may also
be used to prevent or slow anthrax after exposure.
Levofloxacin is a quinolone antibiotic. It works by killing
sensitive bacteria.
Do NOT use Levofloxacin if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Levofloxacin or
any other quinolone antibiotic (eg, ciprofloxacin)
you have a certain type of irregular heartbeat (QT prolongation; long QT
syndrome) or low blood potassium levels
you are taking cisapride or certain antiarrhythmics (eg, amiodarone, procainamide,
quinidine, sotalol)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if
any of these apply to you. |
