Levofloxacin (Generic Levaquin®) belongs to a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones. It works by eliminating bacteria that cause infections. This was first patented in 1987 (Levofloxacin European Patent Daiichi) and was approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration on December 20, 1996 for use in the United States to treat severe and life threatening bacterial infections. Usage, Directions, Indication and Instructions. This is used to treat infections such as pneumonia; chronic bronchitis; and sinus, urinary tract, kidney, and skin infections. This is sometimes used to treat endocarditis (infection of the heart lining and valves), certain sexually transmitted diseases, and tuberculosis (TB) and is also sometimes used to prevent or treat travelers’ diarrhea and plague (a serious infection that may be spread on purpose as part of a bioterror attack). Antibiotics will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Adverse Reactions, Precautions and Warning. You may experience diarrhoea, feeling sick (nausea), may cause vomiting, indigestion, stomach-ache, wind, difficulty in swallowing, loss of appetite and skin rashes. If you missed a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. Dosage and Administration. The usual dose is 250-500mg once a day, 7-14 days. It can be taken with or without food. Treatment for some infections may take 6 weeks or longer. If an upset stomach occurs, take with food. Drink at least eight full glasses of water or other liquid every day. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Important. Take until you finish the prescription, even if you feel better. If you stop too soon or if you skip doses, your infection may not be completely treated and the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics.
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