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First approved by the FDA in December 1996, Levaquin (levofloxacin) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic medication that is prescribed to treat serious, potentially fatal bacterial infections affecting nearly any part of the body. From ear and sinus infections to bladder and prostate infections, Levaquin has proven to be extremely effective and, as a result, was the most prescribed quinolone antibiotic in 2007.

Levaquin is only available via prescription and is produced by PriCara, a division of Ortho-McNeil-Janssen. In 2007, Levaquin generated the company $1.6 billion in revenue.

Levaquin has been linked to a number of serious health complications that, in the worst cases, can be fatal. While it can be difficult to predict who will develop such rare but serious side effects, medical experts have identified Levaquin overdoses to be a contributing factor.

To minimize the chances of a Levaquin overdose, patients should:

• Discuss their complete medical history with their doctor before starting a course of Levaquin
• Only take Levaquin as directed

Levaquin Overdose Symptoms

Indications that a patient has suffered a Levaquin overdose include:

• Breathing difficulties
• Decreased activity
• Drooping eyelids
• Loss of balance and/or coordination
• Sweating
• Tremors and/or seizures

Should Levaquin patients start developing any of these symptoms, they should seek immediate medical attention. Treatments for a Levaquin overdose may include:

• Certain medicines to counteract the effects of Levaquin
• IV fluids to rehydrate
• Close monitoring
• Further treatments, such as surgery, if additional complications arise

Other Serious Levaquin Side Effects

In addition to overdose complications, Levaquin has been reported to cause the following serious side effects:

• Damage to the liver, kidneys and/or pancreas
• Double vision
• Fatal hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)
• Heart problems, including arrhythmia and/or cardiotoxicity
• Muscle deterioration and neuromuscular diseases
• Nerve damage in the hands and/or feet
• Permanent loss of vision and/or loss of color vision
• Severe allergic reaction
• Severe anemia
• Severe central nervous system (CSN) disorders
• Spontaneous tendon rupture and tendinopathy
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrosis (TEN), life-threatening skin conditions

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If your or a loved one suffered permanent injuries as a result of a Levaquin overdose and you feel that you may need legal assistance, contact our Levaquin injury lawyers. We will conduct a thorough evaluation of your case and determine the best legal strategy for you.

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