Levofloxacin is an antibiotic approved to treat infections and to prevent infection after anthrax exposure. This eMedTV article describes the effects of levofloxacin, explains how the drug works, and offers general dosing information for the medicine.
Common side effects of levofloxacin include dizziness, diarrhea, and vomiting. This eMedTV resource also lists rare but possible levofloxacin side effects and explains which side effects are potentially serious and require medical attention.
Levofloxacin is used for treating various bacterial infections in adults, such as bronchitis and pneumonia. This eMedTV Web page discusses other approved levofloxacin uses and also lists possible off-label uses for the medication.
There is no standard recommended levofloxacin dosage that will work for all situations. This eMedTV article explains what your doctor will consider before making levofloxacin dosing recommendations and offers tips and precautions for using this drug.
Didanosine, theophylline, and NSAIDs are medicines that may cause drug interactions with levofloxacin. This eMedTV segment contains a list of other drugs that may interact with levofloxacin and explains what may happen if an interaction occurs.
Levofloxacin can cause central nervous system problems, such as seizures or tremors. This eMedTV article offers more precautions and warnings with levofloxacin, including a list of other side effects or complications that may occur with the drug.
