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What is Levaquin?
First approved by the FDA in 1996, Levaquin is an oral and injectable antibiotic that is used in the treatment of various bacterial infections, ranging from skin and lung infections to sinus and urinary tract infections. Levaquin drugs come in the forms of tablets, as well as oral and injectable solutions. They are produced and distributed by Ortho-McNeil-Jassen.
Generically known as levofloxacin, Levaquin may also be sold under the brand name Tavanic. Since 2004, various other generic forms of levofloxacin have been available in U.S. markets. Levaquin is only available via prescription, and the precise Levaquin dose prescribed will depend on the nature and severity of an individuals condition, as well as his or her medical history and whether the tablet or a liquid solution is prescribed.
As of 2008, Levaquin sales grossed more than $1.4 billion, ranking it 19 th in international drug sales.
Despite being an effective antibiotic, Levaquin has been reported to cause some severe, life-threatening side effects in certain circumstances, including when it interacts with certain drugs. Medications that Levaquin can negatively interact with include (but aren't limited to):
In addition to avoiding these medications, it's also vital that Levaquin patients:
While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has yet to issue a nationwide Levaquin recall, it has issued the next most serious action – a mandate that Ortho-McNeil-Jassen include “black box” warning labels on all Levaquin packaging. This action took place in July 2008, and the labels specifically list the range of possible severe and deadly side effects, including:
Some of these conditions will be irreversible, and all require emergency medical care to prevent further injuries and/or death.
If you or a loved one has been injured after taking Levaquin (or any form of levofloxacin), schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced defective drug attorney to learn more about your legal rights. You may be entitled to a settlement for your medical bills, permanent disabilities, lost wages and pain and suffering. Contact a Levaquin attorney in your state.
A class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones needs heightened warnings about the risk of tendon rupture and tendonitis, said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday.
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics include:
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