Levaquin (Levofloxacin)


Systemic Anti-infective


Antibiotic


Acute maxillary sinusitis, acute bacterial exacerbation of chronic, community-acquried Pneumonia, uncomplicated skin and skin-structure infections. This is an antibiotic (quinolone type) used to treat lung, sinus, ears, kidney, and Skin Infections.


250-500 mg/day, before or after meals.


Category C.


Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, Constipation, itching, dizziness,seizures,vasodilation,pseudomembranous Colitis,vaginitis,eosinophilla,back pain,allergic pneurmonitis,Stevens-Johnson syndrome,pruitus.




Pregnancy Risk Categories defined:

A: Studies in pregnant women failed to show a risk to the fetus in the first trimester - with no evidence of risk in the later trimesters.

B: Animals studies indicate no adverse effect to the fetus, but there are no adequate, clinical studies in pregnant women.

C: Animal studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus, but there are no adequate, clinical studies in humans. Despite potential risks, the drug may be useful in pregnant women.

D: There is evidence of risk to the human fetus, but the potential benefits of use in pregnant women may be acceptable, despite potential risks.

X: Studies in animals or humans show fetal abnormalities, or adverse reaction reports indicate evidence of fetal risk. Warning: the risks involved clearly outweigh any potential benefit from using the drug in pregnant women, regardless of trimester.

NR: Not rated (i.e., no information available at this time as to the potential risks or benefits).