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Levaquin 500mg Information

First approved by the FDA in 1996, Levaquin is an oral antibiotic medication that is produced by PriCara, a sub-division of Ortho-McNeil Janssen Pharmaceuticals. Levaquin, generically known as levofloxacin, is only available via doctor prescription and is classified as a fluoroquinolone (or quinolone) drug. Typically, Levaquin is indicated in the treatment of serious bacterial infections, such as:

Anthrax exposure
Bronchitis
Chlamydia
Ear infections
Pneumonia
Sinus infections
Skin infections
Strep throat
Urinary tract infections

The precise dose of Levaquin prescribed will depend on the nature and severity of a patient's condition. In most cases, patients will be instructed to take 500mg Levaquin every 24 hours, on an empty stomach:

2 hours before eating
2 hours before or after taking sucralfate, iron, multivitamins with zinc and/or antacids that contain aluminum or magnesium

Patients with any type of liver impairment, as well as those taking certain medications, may need altered doses of Levaquin.

Levaquin 500mg Medication Side Effects

It's important to note that Levaquin is an extremely potent medication that has been known to cause a range of mild to life-threatening side effects. Patients thinking of starting a course of Levaquin 500mg should discuss their complete medical history with their doctor before taking this medication. For those who become Levaquin patients, it will then be essential that they:

Only take this antibiotic medication as directed
Fully understand the types and symptoms of severe Levaquin 500mg side effects
Seek emergency medical attention if they begin developing symptoms of serious Levaquin injuries

Life-threatening side effects reported as a result of Levaquin 500mg use include:

Autoimmune hemolytic anemia (in which the immune system attacks healthy blood cells)
Fatal hypoglycemia
Irreversible loss of vision, double vision and/or loss of color vision
Kidney damage
Myasthenia gravis (a neuromuscular disease)
Pancreatitis
Peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage to the hands and/or feet)
Rhabdomyolysis (muscle deterioration)
Severe allergic reaction
Severe central nervous system (CSN) injuries
Spontaneous tendon rupture
Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a less severe but still deadly form of TEN)
Tendinopathy
Toxic epidermal necrosis (TEN, a separation and death of the skin cells)

Levaquin 500mg (levofloxacin) Lawsuits

If you or a loved one has sustained a potentially fatal Levaquin 500mg side effect (or a loved one has died from Levaquin injuries), you will be entitled to seek compensation for damages via a Levaquin lawsuit. Recoverable compensation may include:

Funeral and burial costs (in the event of a Levaquin death)
Outstanding medical bills
Ongoing treatment costs
Permanent disabilities
Lost wages
Pain and suffering

If you or a loved one has been injured by Levaquin, contact a levaquin attorney for help today.

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"Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Causing Tendon Ruptures"

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.

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