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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 19th in international drug sales.

Levaquin Drug Interactions

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):

• didanosine (Videx)
• sucralfate (Carafate)
• antacids containing magnesium or aluminum (including Maalox, Mylanta and Rolaids)
• any supplements containing iron or zinc

In addition to avoiding these medications, it's also vital that Levaquin patients:

• Avoid tanning beds, sunlamps and/or intense exposure to sunlight.
• Seek emergency medical care if they start experiencing facial swelling, breathing difficulties, skin rash and/or bloody diarrhea (While the first three symptoms indicate a severe, potentially fatal allergic reaction, bloody diarrhea may be symptomatic of a new infection).
• Take extra care when driving or doing anything that requires special attention, as Levaquin can cause patients to become drowsy and/or impair their thinking.
• Only take Levaquin as directed to minimize the risk of develop serious, life-threatening Levaquin side effects.
• Tell their doctor they are taking Levaquin before starting any new medications or undergoing medical tests

Levaquin Drug Recall

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:

• acute pancreatitis
• fatal hypoglycemia
• kidney damage
• liver failure or injury
• peripheral neuropathy
• rhabdomyolysis
• severe central nervous system (CNS) disorders
• spontaneous tendon rupture
• tendonitis
• toxic epidermal necrosis
• various vision problems, including irreversible double vision, loss of vision and or loss of color vision

Some of these conditions will be irreversible, and all require emergency medical care to prevent further injuries and/or death.

Have You Been Injured by Levaquin?

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. Click here to contact a Levaquin attorney in your state.

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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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