Levaquin / Levofloxacin
Levaquin (levofloxacin), a member of the quinolone group of antibiotics, is indicated for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections affecting the lungs, skin and urinary tract. Levaquin works by killing bacteria or severely limiting their growth, which allows the body to properly fight an infection. The medication will not, however, work on virus infections. Available in tablet and injection form, Levaquin was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1996. Levaquin is available by prescription only and is manufactured by Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals.
Although not all users will experience these symptoms, side effects of Levaquin use include, but may not be limited to, abdominal or stomach pain, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, change in sense of taste, constipation, severe joint and muscle pain, anxiety and insomnia.
As with most quinolones, Levaquin use has been linked to tendon ruptures during and after therapy. The danger of ruptures, reported frequently in the Achilles tendon and shoulder tendons, is considered even greater when combined with steroid medications such as asthma drugs. Patients should be aware that drugs in the quinolone class of medications may cause adverse events involving the digestive system, central nervous system (CNS) and the skin.
See your doctor if you have experienced serious health problems after taking Levaquin or any quinolone. In addition, it may be important to contact an attorney who can help you protect your legal rights. Please keep in mind that there may be time limits within which you must commence suit.
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