Levaquin

Levaquin antibiotic is a common medication that is used for curing varied types of infections. Many bacterial infections of the skin, sinus, lung and even urinary tract infections can be treated by using this medicine. The antibiotic is available as the generic levofloxacin also. You can find this medication in various strengths. The smallest strength of the drug is 250mg and the highest is 750 mg. There is a variety of 500 mg as well. Which strength of the Levaquin antibiotic you must consume is to be decided by the doctor. The doctor must also inform you about the dosage of the drug and the gap of time between consuming the medicines.

It is a fact that Levaquin is capable of eliminating the symptoms of various infections, but it is also true that there are several side effects associated with the usage of the drug. Fluoroquinolone is the major component of this antibiotic drug. This component is an active chemical that can increase the risk of tendon rupture and tendonitis among the users. Due to this reason, FDA has inscribed a warning on the pack of Levaquin stating the link of the drug with the possibilities of tendon ruptures and tendonitis. Risk of taking the medication is higher among the recipients of lung, kidney or heart transplants and also among the aged users that are using corticosteroids.

Usage of Levaquin antibiotic has also some other serious side effects. Some people can experience severe allergic reactions on consuming single dose or multiple dosages of the medication. In case of experiencing such allergic symptoms such as skin rashes or hives, the medication must be stopped immediately. In case of extreme side effects, users may experience nerve damage, anxiety, depression, insomnia and confusion. Therefore, the safety of using this antibiotic is seriously doubtful and one must consult doctor before starting the dosage.