Levofloxacin is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Levofloxacin. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Levofloxacin through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
FDA Drug Information
Indications & Usage
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 , 1.10 ) and Uncomplicated ( 1.12 ) • Acute Pyelonephritis ( 1.11 ) • Acute Bacterial…
Adverse Reactions
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The following serious and otherwise important adverse drug reactions are discussed in greater detail in other sections of labeling: • Disabling and Potentially Irreversible Serious Adverse Reactions [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] • Tendinitis and Tendon Rupture [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2 )] • Peripheral Neuropathy [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.3 )] • Central Nervous System Effects [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.4 )] • Exacerbation of Myasthenia Gravis […
Drug Interactions
7 DRUG INTERACTIONS Interacting Drug Interaction Multivalent cation-containing products including antacids, metal cations or didanosine Absorption of levofloxacin is decreased when the tablets are taken within 2 hours of these products. ( 2.4 , 7.1 ) Warfarin Effect may be enhanced. Monitor prothrombin time, INR and watch for bleeding ( 7.2 ) Antidiabetic agents Carefully monitor blood glucose ( 5.13 , 7.3 ) 7.1 Chelation Agents: Antacids, Sucralfate, Metal Cations, Multivitamins While the chela…
Dosage & Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION • Administer levofloxacin tablets to pediatric patients weighing 30 kg and greater only ( 2.1 , 2.2 ). • Levofloxacin tablets cannot be administered to pediatric patients who weigh less than 30 kg because of the limitations of the available strengths. Alternative formulations of levofloxacin may be considered for pediatric patients who weigh less than 30 kg ( 2.2 ). Dosage in Adult and Pediatric Patients with Creatinine Clearance greater than or equal to 50 mL/minute…
Patient Counseling Information
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Medication Guide). Serious Adverse Reactions Advise patients to stop taking levofloxacin if they experience an adverse reaction and to call their healthcare provider for advice on completing the full course of treatment with another antibacterial drug. Inform patients of the following serious adverse reactions that have been associated with levofloxacin or other fluoroquinolone use: • Disabling and Potentially Irreversible Serious Adverse Reactions That May Occur Together: Inform patients that disab…
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