Generic Levaquin, Levofloxacin Tablet

Some of the potential side effects of Levofloxacin can include the symptoms below;

Nausea,
Diarrhoea,
Allergic reaction

Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that is prescribed to help treat certain bacterial infections such as sinusitis, urinary tract infections, skin infections, etc. It is not used to treat viral infections such as the cold or flu.

It can be used to treat various types of bacterial infections such as acute bacterial sinusitis, urinary tract infections, infections of the prostate, gastroenteritis, etc. It may be used to treat pneumonia, tuberculosis, meningitis, or pelvic disease in conjunction with the use of other medicines. It can be administered orally or intravenously.

The drug exerts its effect by the inhibition of bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase enzymes. These enzymes are required in the process of DNA replication, transcription, and recombination. By inhibiting these enzymes, it prevents the proliferation of the bacteria.

Levofloxacin is available in the market, in the form of tablets in the concentrations of 250 mg, 500 mg, and 750 mg. Take the tablet with a glass of water, with or without food. Do drink plenty of fluids throughout the day when using this medication.

Take the drug at the same time of the day, each day. It is important that you complete the prescribed drug course even if the symptoms subside early, otherwise it may lead to a more resistant form of the disease.

The dose strength for an adult depends on the type of infection for which the drug is prescribed. Usually, the tablets are to be taken orally in the strengths of 250 mg, 500 mg, or 750 mg, once a day. The medication is to be taken for a period of 5 to 10 days.