Allergic reaction
Allergic reactions can happen in people taking fluoroquinolones, including levofloxacin, even after only 1 dose
Levofloxacin has been linked to rare instances of clinically apparent hepatic injury marked by a short latency period and a hepatocellular pattern of enzyme
Oral levofloxacin tablets can be administered without regard to food
Levofloxacin can be administered to adults and children weighing 30 kg (~66 lbs) or
Levofloxacin is used to treat a variety of bacterial infections
The spectrum of these reactions can vary widely; reactions may present as typical allergic symptoms (eg, itching, urticaria, rash, edema) after a single dose, or may manifest as severe idiosyncratic Certain diabetes medications — glyburide (Glynase, Diabeta) and glimepiride (Amaryl), for example
Levofloxacin is used for the treatment of pneumonia, urinary tract infections, and abdominal infections
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The most common adverse drug reactions (≥3%) are nausea, headache, diarrhea, insomnia, constipation, and dizziness
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