Levaquin
Levaquin is an effective drug given for the treatment of infections of the bacteria. The medicine is also prescribed to prevent and slow down anthrax after its exposure.
Drug Uses
Levaquin treats bacterial infections. It is also prescribed for preventing or slowing down anthrax after exposure.
How Taken
Always follow the doctor's direction while taking Levaquin. Never deviate from the dosage. Keep in mind not to take the doses in large amounts and also not to take the drug for longer days as it can only bring in many complications. The whole course of Levaquin should have to be completed if you want to get better results. If the drug is stopped in the middle of a course, there is a possibility that your infections may come back.
It is advised to take a lot of fluids while you are on Levaquin medication.
Missed Dose/overdose
Never miss any dose of Levaquin. In case you miss any dosage, it is better to take it as soon as you remember it. However, never take the missed dose if it is almost time for your regular dosage. Never mix any two doses of Levaquin as it can only complicate matters.
If you feel of having taken an overdose of Levaquin, call the doctor immediately.
More information
Always seek the advice of the doctor before taking Levaquin. Moreover, when consulting the doctor, be frank to inform him about all your health conditions. This frankness is needed as it will help the doctor to decide on the proper prescription.
If you are having any allergies to any particular medicine, substance or food, your doctor should have to know it.
You have to tell your doctor about all your health issues including angina, heart attacks, diabetes, kidney problems, tendon problems and nervous system problems.
If you are pregnant or hoping to get conceived soon, better talk with the doctor about all the risks and complications associated with taking the drug during this period. Breast feeding should also be avoided when you are on Levaquin medication as the drug is traced in breast milk.
Warnings/precautions
As Levaquin is known to interact with certain drugs, it is advised to tell your doctor about all the drugs, including prescriptive and non prescriptive medicines that you are on.
In case you experience diarrhea after taking Levaquin, do not treat it yourself. Always consult your doctor if you come across diarrhea, bloody stools and stomach pain.
Never take Levaquin for a prolonged period as it can cause a second infection. If you notice any symptoms of a second infection, you should not delay in contacting your doctor. He may sometimes change the dosage levels.
Levaquin is known to be sensitive to sun. Therefore, avoid sunlight and in case you go out, apply some sunscreen lotions or creams.
In case you want to have a typhoid medication, better inform the doctor that you are on Levaquin medication. Levaquin medicine is also known to interact with blood sugar levels. So if you are going for any blood tests, inform the lab technician and the doctor that you are on Levaquin medication.
Antibiotics
[Ampicillin] - Ampicillin is an excellent antibiotic prescribed by doctors to treat many bacterial infections
