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Levofloxacin Levaquin Trade Name Pharmacologic Class: • Fluoroquinolone Acion: inhibits DNA synthesis in bacteria Indicaion: Urinary tract infecions Gonorrhea Respiratory tract infecions Bronchiis Ł Pneumonia Ł Skin and bone infecions • Contraindicated in allergies • May cause QT prolongaion, avoid use with other drugs that can cause Read this chapter of Davis's Drug Guide for Rehabilitation Professionals online now, exclusively on F
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PO (Adults): 20–80 mg/day as a single dose initially, may repeat in 6–8 hr; may ↑ dose by 20–40 mg every 6–8 hr until desired response
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Drug penetration into body tissues and fluids is The most common side effects of levofloxacin tablets include: • dizziness • headache • constipation • nausea • diarrhea
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