Levoquin 250 mg

Levoquin 250 mg is usually used in patients who are suffering from a wide variety of bacterial infections. It is effective in treating infections of the urinary and respiratory tract, nose, throat, skin, soft tissues, and others. However, healthcare providers may prescribe this medicine to treat other conditions not listed in this article. While the active ingredient is Levofloxacin, it contains other inactive ingredients such as hypromellose, iron oxides, titanium dioxide, povidone, polyethylene glycol, and others. Levoquin 250 mg is known as fluoroquinolone medicine. It works by preventing the growth of bacteria, which helps to lessen the symptoms and cure the infection.

The manufacturer of Levoquin 250 mg is Cipla Limited.

How to Administer Levoquin 250 mg?

Commonly, the recommended daily dose is one tablet or as directed by your physician. Take the pill whole by mouth with a glass of water (4 ounces/ 120 mL), preferably on an empty stomach. You can administer the tablet with low-fat food or milk if nausea or stomach upset occurs. In case you are using alcoholic beverages to swallow the pill, you may experience severe side effects. It is not advised to crush, break, or chew the pill while swallowing because you may notice a bitter taste in your mouth. To get a better effect from Levoquin 250 mg, you should administer it at a fixed time every day.

Using this product more frequently than is prescribed by the doctor would not treat your condition faster. However, if you do not notice the desired result, your doctor may gradually increase the dosage for several weeks.

Measure carefully the dose with a special spoon or cup if you intend to use the liquid form of this medication. It is not allowed to use a household teaspoon because you may get the wrong dose. If you see no improvements in your health condition in the first week of treatment, contact a physician right away.

Dosages

Healthcare providers usually prescribe different dosages for their patients. It depends on age, response to treatment, other medicines you may use, and the severity of your disease. If you are unsure what dosage is better for you, avoid using this medication or discuss it with a doctor. Do not stop the treatment suddenly without the physician’s approval because symptoms may return. Hence, your condition may become difficult to treat.

• Levoquin 250 mg
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Missed Dose

Sometimes, you may forget about this medication and doctors advise taking the dose as soon as possible. If it is time for the next dose, just skip the missed dose. It is not allowed to use increased doses of Levoquin 250 mg because it may cause severe adverse reactions.

Overdose

An overdose may occur rarely usually due to an increased dose of Levofloxacin. If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop using this medicine and get medical help right away. For example slow or shallow breathing, severe dizziness, passing out, fast or pounding heartbeat, and others. Ask your healthcare professional if you have any questions.

Adverse Effects of Levoquin 250 mg

Levoquin 250 mg like other medicines may give you some side effects. However, if your body adjusts to Levofloxacin, you may not experience any of the following negative effects. Overdose, allergy, and dehydration are some factors that can cause side effects.

Common Adverse Effects

Contact a doctor immediately, if you experience any of the following side effects. In addition, your physician may help you to prevent or avoid negative effects. Check some examples below:

• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Nausea
• Diarrhea

Severe Adverse Effects

In case you administer more tablets than is allowed by your doctor this category of adverse effects may occur. If you notice any of the following negative effects, stop taking Levofloxacin and seek medical attention right away. Check below some examples:

• Constipation
• Trouble sleeping (insomnia)
• Chest pain
• Irregular heartbeat
• Bloody stools
• Loss of appetite

If you experience any of the adverse reactions listed above, contact a physician immediately.

Interactions

There are some medicines and substances that may interact with Levofloxacin. It means that other drugs may decrease the effectiveness of Levoquin 250 mg or even elevate your risk of negative effects. Share a list of products that you are using with your doctor before administering this drug. For example herbal products, prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, supplements, vitamins, and others. Check some examples of drug interaction below:

• Tizanidine
• Strontium Chloride
• Selegiline
• Rasagiline
• Ofloxacin
• Insulin
• Glimepiride
• Prednisone
• Sodium picosulfate
• Ibuprofen
• Diclofenac
• Naproxen
• Lactobacillus
• Aminolevulinic acid
• Probenecid
• Domperidone
• Supplements containing zinc, iron, or calcium
• Cholera or typhoid vaccine, live
• Methadone
• Sucralfate
• Ondansetron
• Haloperidol

This document does not contain a complete list of drug interactions. That‘s why you should consult a doctor before using this product. Additionally, you should not start, stop, or change the dosages without the physician’s recommendation because you may experience unwanted results.

Precautions

Inform your doctor if you experience an allergy to the ingredients of Levoquin 250 mg or any other allergies. In addition, it is advised to share your medical history with your doctor before using this product. Examples include:

• Diabetes
• Seizure disorder
• Blood vessel problems (such as aneurysms, hardening of the arteries, and others)
• Genetic conditions (such as Marfan syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and others)
• Nerve disorders (such as peripheral neuropathy)
• Muscle conditions (such as myasthenia gravis)
• Kidney or liver disease
• Cancer
• Surgery
• Mental or mood changes (such as depression, confusion, and others)
• Joint or tendon problems (such as bursitis, tendonitis, and others)

Levofloxacin may rarely cause a serious health condition that affects the heart rhythm (QT prolongation). Moreover, decreased levels of potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase the risk of QT prolongation. If you notice severe sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting, talk to a doctor immediately.

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